SOURDOUGH PIZZA BREAD

Sourdough Pizza Bread image

Provided by Sherry Blizzard

Time 4h35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

FOR THE DOUGH:
1/2 c +2 tbsp milk
1 c sourdough starter
2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 Tbsp butter, softened
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 c sun-dried tomatoes, diced fine
3 c flour
1 1/2 tsp yeast
FOR THE INSIDES:
1/4 c pepperoni, diced finely
3 Tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 c mozzarella cheese, grated

Steps:

1. In the bread machine: Add milk, starter, sugar, salt, egg, butter basil, oregano, tomatoes, flour and yeast. Set it on the dough cycle.
2. After the dough cycle is finished, roll out on a floured surface into a large rectangle. I had to use more flour as my dough was too sticky....depending on the consistency of your starter, you may have to adjust.
3. Leave about 1/4" edge free of ingredients so you can pinch it together after rolling up. Gently push in the chopped pepperoni, top with Parmesan and mozzarella.
4. Roll up "jelly-roll" fashion and pinch the edges to seal. Tuck in the sides. Transfer to a baking dish and cover with an oiled piece of plastic wrap to rise again.
5. Preheat the oven to 400 F while your bread is rising.
6. Bake for 45 minutes or until done. Serve cooled with warm marinara or pizza sauce. OR...... You can do like I always did....get it out to the car and rip the loaf apart with your bare hands and wolf down a chunk in the parking lot.