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Homemade Garlic Bread Pizza

This Pepperoni Garlic Bread Pizza combines two comfort food classics into one irresistible dish. The homemade garlic butter crust is crisp yet chewy, topped with melty mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, and plenty of spicy pepperoni.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Garlic Bread Pizza Dough
  • 2¼ tsp (1 packet) Active dry yeast
  • 1½ cups Warm water about 110℉
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 3½-4 cups All-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil (plus more for greasing bowl)
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsely finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Grated parmesan cheese optional
For the Pizza Toppings
  • 1 cup Pizza sauce or marinara
  • 3 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup Shredded provolone cheese (or more mozzarella)
  • ¼ cup Grated parmesan cheese
  • Pepperoni slices
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
  • Red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Wooden spoon or dough hook/stand mixer
  • Rolling pin or use your hands to stretch the dough
  • Baking sheet or pizza stone
  • Small bowl for garlic butter
  • Pizza cutter or sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Make the Dough
    In a large bowl, stir together warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
    Add olive oil, salt, and flour. Mix and knead 7–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
    Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1 ½ hours, until doubled.
  2. Prep Garlic Butter
    Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, and parmesan together.
  3. Shape the Dough
    Punch down risen dough and roll/stretch into your desired shape.
    Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza stone.
  4. Par-Bake (Optional but Best for Crispness)
    Brush the dough with a little garlic butter.
    Bake at 450°F for 5 minutes, just until it starts to set.
  5. Assemble the Pizza
    Spread pizza sauce evenly over the crust.
    Sprinkle with mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan.
    Layer pepperoni slices evenly across the pizza.
    Brush exposed crust edges with garlic butter.
  6. Bake
    Return to oven and bake at 450°F for 20-22 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and pepperoni edges curl slightly.
  7. Finish & Serve
    Brush crust with remaining garlic butter.
    Sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
    Slice and enjoy warm!