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When you hear pepperoni, you immediately think of big, thick slices of pizza, I’m sure. I mean, who doesn’t picture that? Pizza is amazing, yes, and I eat it far more than I would ever admit, but Hormel Pepperoni goes well with so much more than just a slice of pie. Take, for instance, these amazing Spicy Pepperoni Bread Knots. Not made from pizza dough, these bad boys are rich with the flavor of heavily spiced rosemary and olive oil bread, crisped pepperoni, and garlic, and are perfect for popping as a snack or side dish.
I started with my rosemary and olive oil bread recipe, but instead of finishing it off as a loaf, I rolled it out and cut it into strips to tie into knots. I tossed the knots with a mixture of sauteed Hormel Pepperoni, garlic, oregano, basil, and olive oil, then baked them in a cast iron skillet. I basically did everything in the cast iron skillet. Flavor infusion. Flavor explosion. Fo sho.
Are you drooling yet? Cause I am! I need some spicy pepperoni bread knots ASAP. And in case you haven’t check out the bread recipe yet, you are going to love it, because not only is it full of spices and flavor, it’s made with whole wheat flour! So feel a little better about that snack, you whole wheat loving person, you.
The girls love to pop their spicy pepperoni bread knots in hot marinara, but me, I prefer to dip them in a little sea salt seasoned olive oil, which is how I enjoy the original bread recipe too. So delicious. Who’s ready for a drive down flavor avenue? You? You? Youuuuuu? Me!
Ingredients
- 1 Rosemary and Olive Oil Bread Dough
- 1 ½ C Pepperoni diced
- 4 Cloves Garlic diced
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Oregano chopped
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Basil chopped
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil plus extra for glazing
- ¼ C Grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Prepare the rosemary and olive oil bread as directed in the original recipe, up until the end of the first dough rising period.
- In a cast iron skillet, add 2 Tbsp olive oil and heat to medium. Add the pepperoni and saute until it begins to crisp, around 4 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, and basil and continue to saute for an additional 3 minutes. Remove from heat, transferring the mixture to a large bowl.
- Roll the dough out in batches around 10 inches in length and 4 inches wide, then cut into 2 inch strips. Knot each strip and place in the bowl with the pepperoni mixture. Carefully roll the knots in the mixture until thoroughly coated, then place in a single layer in the cast iron skillet. Allow to rise for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes and enjoy with hot marinara or lightly-seasoned oil.
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Ashley says
I don’t like pepperoni that much, but my husband does! I’ll be sharing this with him for sure – he’d love it!
Kendra says
My husband would love these! He is a huge pepperoni fan.
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Paige says
Yum! Cody wants me to make this now. haha
Jess Scull says
There is drool all over my keyboard. These look amazing
Laura MyNewestAddiction says
Give me that RIGHT NOW MISSY!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
These look delicious! You can’t go wrong with anything that involves pepperoni and dough in my book. 😉
Phyrra says
This looks so delicious!
Andrea Kruse says
Looks amazing Karly! I am a sucker for fresh rolls or savory breads so this is right up my alley. #client
Amber says
This bread looks SO delicious! I’m sure my kids would gobble it up!
Deb www.debcb.com says
OMG, I am so making these!
Sarah Halstead says
Those look amazing!!! Yumm!