Rhode's Pizza Bread

I am seriously the worst recipe blogger ever. How did the entire summer go by without one post? Not that you are all sitting around on pins and needles every day waiting for me to post a new recipe or anything, but good grief, I can do better than 1 every 3 months!

I made this recipe tonight as a quick and fun way to celebrate the first day of school. The girls love pizza - and this one is just fun! It's more like a calzone, I guess. And they love the idea of getting a slice and dipping it in the pizza sauce. It's different and really good! Plus - you can make it any way you like pizza. It's all up to you - I'll post the recipe and even a couple pictures of how I made it and you take the basic idea and create away!

Rhode's Pizza Bread

1 loaf frozen Rhode's bread dough
Shredded mozzarella cheese - about 2 cups
Pizza toppings of your choosing:
Ground beef, pepperoni, sausage, peppers, onions, mushrooms, etc, etc!
1/2 Cup flour (for rolling out dough)
Drizzle of Olive oil

At least 7 hours prior to making, set out a loaf of frozen bread dough in a loaf pan that has been sprayed with Pam. Cover lightly with plastic wrap (spray some Pam on the side of wrap that will face bread dough). Set on counter and allow dough to thaw and at least double in size.

When dough has risen, remove from pan and work into a 1/4" thick pizza crust on a floured surface. (I just put flour down on my counter and use my rolling pin to roll the dough out - it may take a little work as the dough likes to "shrink" up until you've worked it enough - just flip it over occasionally and keep rolling!) Set dough aside and prepare your toppings. I usually brown up ground beef with some onions, garlic and Italian seasonings, but you can put in anything you like. Sprinkle cheese over dough leaving about 1" to 1.5" around the edge - this way your toppings aren't falling out! Then add the rest of your toppings - whatever those might be! Roll up jelly roll style, rolling and turning ends in as you go. When you get to the end, place seam side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over top of dough and rub all over top and sides. Bake for 20-25 minutes on 350. Heat up pizza sauce, slice bread into pieces and dip away!

Depending on the thickness of your dough, you may need to cut it open and see if it's done enough - if not, throw it back in for another 3-5 minutes. It's great with a quick salad! Here are some pics! :) I'm no photographer, so they aren't great - but you'll get the idea!