Introduction: How to Make Pizza Monkey Bread

Have you ever had that craving for pizza, but you are sick of the same old cardboard tasting frozen pizza? Well those days are over! With my recipe and step-by-step instructions on how to make pizza monkey bread, you can be sure you have had your last boring pizza. The approximate time to make this recipe is two hours, one for preparation and one for baking. This recipe will require medium skill and patience, but with careful attention to the recipe details and the provided tips along the way, the beginner will have a great recipe to impress their friends at their next gathering!

Step 1: Gather Needed Ingredients and Utensils

Ingredients Needed
(All ingredients can be found at a local grocery store, or may be substituted for similar products.)

2 - Cans Marinara Sauce ( 1 - Preparation, 1 - Serving)
1 - Mozzarella Ball (about 8 oz.)
1 - Package Turkey Pepperoni ( You may use regular, but turkey pepperoni is much healthier.)
2 - Packages Instant Pizza Dough ( You may make your own pizza dough, but this adds a significant amount of time to the prep.)
1/2 - Cup Standard Flour
1/2 - Cup Olive Oil
1/2 - Cup Crushed Red Peppers
1/2 - Cup Mixed Italian Spices


Utensils Needed
(All items can be substituted for similar utensils)

1 - Large Mixing Bowl
1 - Bundt Pan
2 - Small Mixing Bowls
1 - Basting Brush
1 - Regular Spoon
1 - Sharp Knife
1 - Large Mixing Spoon


Prep Time: 1 Hour
Cook Time: 1 Hour

Step 2: Prepare Ingredients

Basting Sauce - Italian Style
1.) Pour 1/2 cup olive oil into small mixing bowl
2.) Mix in generous amount of crushed red peppers and Mixed Italian Spices
3.) Set aside until further instructed

Marinara Sauce
1.) Take out of can or jar and pour into small mixing bowl
2.) Set aside until further instructed

Mozzarella Cheese
WARNING: KNIFE WILL BE VERY SHARP AND MAY CAUSE INJURY

1.) Remove from container or plastic wrap
2.) Begin to slice into small 1/2" cubes
3.) Continue slicing until whole mozzarella ball is gone
4.) Test one or two mozzarella cubes just for good measures!
5.) Set aside until further instructed
TIP: You can get mozzarella pearls, which are pre-made 1/2" cubes as well

Pepperoni
1.) Remove a large number of pepperoni from the package
2.) Cut into fourths
TIP: You can cut a large number of stacks at a time as pictured
3.) Set aside until further instructed.

Pizza Dough - Instant
1.) Pour ingredients from the two instant pizza dough packets into large mixing bowl
2.) Add recommended amount of water
3.) Mix until dough is consistent and all water has disappeared
4.) Add flour in order to make dough anti-stick (this amount of flour will vary depending on how much water is used)
5.) Set aside until further instructed

Step 3: Prepare Bundt Pan and Prep Station

Prepare Bundt Pan
1.) Take the Basting Sauce already prepared.
2.) Use basting brush to apply a light coat of Basting Sauce along all sides of the bundt pan.
3.) Set aside until further instructed.

Preparation Station
1.) Spread flour over an area of 12" x 12" on a clean counter or clean table
2.) Set Basting Sauce, Marinara Sauce, Pepperoni, and Mozzarella Cheese around the top of the flour station
3.) Set Pizza Dough and Bunt Pan around flour station as well

Step 4: Construct Pizza Monkey Bread

Pizza Monkey Bread Balls
1.) Take 1/2" to 3/4" ball of dough and set within flour station
2.) Begin by flattening dough out into 3" diameter flat piece of dough
3.) Set two pieces of turkey pepperoni on piece of dough
4.) Place 1/3 regular spoon of marinara sauce on pepperoni
5.) Set one cube of mozzarella on top of marinara sauce
6.) Pick up dough and crimp the edges of the dough together creating a ball with no ingredients showing
TIP: The dough will stick together much better if you can avoid getting sauce on the edges you are attempting to crimp together
7.) Take basting brush, dip into basting mix and coat ball with the mix
8.) Place ball in the bunt pan
9.) Repeat until all ingredients are gone

Step 5: Coat Finished Monkey Bread Balls and Bake

Coat Finished Monkey Bread Balls
1.) Dip basting brush into sauce mix
2.) Coat thoroughly until satisfied
3.) Set aside until further instructed
TIP: Sprinkling crushed red peppers over top of coated monkey bread balls will add some added flavor

Bake
1.) Preheat oven to 350*
2.) Bake for 30 minutes
3.) Pull pan out and rotate
4.) Bake for approximately 30 more minutes or until top has reached preferred golden brown color and hardness
TIP: If you like less crunchy, then a total time of baking may only be 20 minutes

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

Serving Pizza Monkey Bread
1.) Remove from oven
WARNING: PAN WILL BE VERY HOT - ALLOW TO COOL FOR 5 - 10 MINUTES
2.) Turn bundt pan upside down on a serving plate or regular plate and remove from pan
3.) Serve with a side of marinara sauce

ENJOY!!

Now that you have followed all steps and are admiring your great work, go out and impress your friends with this dish. Add different spices each time for a different variety of tastes. Pizza monkey bread can be made with all different ingredients as well, so experiment and let me know how it goes! Congratulations on your great work with pizza monkey bread.