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Yields:
8 - 10 serving(s)
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Cal/Serv:
339
Here’s an easy and festive holiday appetizer that looks way more impressive and complicated than it actually is. Using homemade pizza dough and pesto is great, but if you go the store-bought route, this star bread takes very little effort. A few twists, and you have a green speckled star to dazzle as the center of your holiday spread. Serve with marinara to complete the look.
Did you try making this stuffed bread recipe? Let us know how it went in the comments!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb.
store-bought or homemade pizza dough
- 9 Tbsp.
pesto, divided
- 3/4 cup
shredded mozzarella, divided
- 1 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp.
grated Parmesan
Marinara, for serving
Directions
- Step 1Preheat oven to 375°. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece to an 11" circle. Place one circle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread 3 tablespoons pesto over dough in an even layer, then top with 1/4 cup mozzarella. Top with a second piece of dough. Repeat with remaining pesto, mozzarella, and pizza dough, leaving the top layer of dough bare. Brush top layer with oil and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Step 2Place a bowl or glass with a 3" diameter in the center of dough. Using a sharp knife, cut circle into 16 equal strips, starting at bowl and going all the way to edge, making sure to cut through all of the layers. Remove bowl.
- Step 3Take 2 strips next to each other and twist away from each other 4 times. Pinch edges together to create a point. Repeat with remaining strips to create 8 points.
- Step 4Bake stuffed bread until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm with marinara alongside.
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