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Pizza Swirls

Pizza Swirls
My children helped me dream up this snappy bread that tastes like pizza. The from-scratch flavor makes it a family favorite, but it's great for parties, too.
24 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1-1/3 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3-3/4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • SAUCE:
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • TOPPINGS:
  • 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 2 packages (3 ounces each) sliced pepperoni
  • 1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained

Directions

  • In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add oil, sugar, salt and 2
  • cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to
  • form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth
  • and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning
  • once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until
  • doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured
  • surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 12-in. x 8-in.
  • rectangle; set aside.
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Pizza Swirls (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • For sauce, combine the onion and garlic in a microwave-safe dish.
  • Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce and
  • basil; cover and cook at 50% power for 3 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Spoon over crust to within 1/2-in. of edges. Sprinkle with 3 cups
  • mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and olives.
  • Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to
  • seal. Cut each roll into 12 slices. Place cut side down on a greased
  • baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 400° for
  • 15 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Serve
  • warm. Yield: 2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 168 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 251 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein.
Wine: Sweet Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet red wine.
© Taste of Home 2013