PIZZA TWIST

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Provided by Michelle Ensley

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pkg (3.5 oz.) pepperoni slices
1 can(s) (3.25 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained
2 tsp dried parsley
1/2 c mozzarella cheese
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp garlic powder
2 pkg (11 oz. each) refrigerated french bread dough
1 egg
1 tsp dried italian seasoning mix
2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 can(s) (15 oz.) pizza sauce, warmed (optional)

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F
2. Dice the pepperoni.
3. Chop the olives.
4. Combine the pepperoni, olives, parsley, mozzarella cheese, flour, and garlic powder.
5. Mix well.
6. Place bread dough, seam sides up, on cutting board.
7. Spread the loaves open flat.
8. Roll dough crosswise to create a well down the center of each loaf.
9. Spoon half of the pepperoni mixture down the center of each loaf.
10. Gather up edges over filling and pinch firmly to seal.
11. Place the loaves in an "X" pattern on a rectangle stone or cookie sheet.
12. Crisscross the ends of the dough to form a large "figure-8."
13. Separate the egg and discard the yolk (or set aside for another use).
14. Beat the egg white and Italian seasoning mix.
15. Lightly brush the egg white mixture over the dough with a pastry brush.
16. Cut a small slit in each of the top sections of the twist to reveal the filling.
17. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the loaf.
18. Bake 30-32 minutes or until deep golden brown.
19. Let cool for ten minutes.
20. Cut into slices and serve with warm pizza sauce (if desired).