Easy-To-Make Pizza Braid

By SSmith

Ingredients

• can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated pizza crust
• 1/3 cup marinara pasta sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (such as mozzarella and Cheddar)
• Pepperoni slices
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp butter (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:


Heat oven to 350°F. If desired, line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.

Unroll 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated pizza crust onto paper-lined or directly on ungreased cookie sheet. Using fingers or rolling pin, press or roll dough to form 14x10-inch rectangle.

Spread 1/3 cup marinara sauce lengthwise down center of dough
Top with 1/2 cup shredded cheese and desired amount of pepperoni slices.
Fold 1 strip up over toppings; fold 1 strip from opposite side over first strip. Repeat to form a braided appearance.


Brush the finished braid with 2 tbsp melted butter and top with 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning.

Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cutting board. Cut into slices; serve warm.

Enjoy!