Pepperoni Sourdough Bread Recipe: Cheesy Delight Awaits!
A delicious and cheesy Pepperoni Sourdough Bread that combines the flavors of pizza with the texture of artisan bread.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: ~12–14 hours (including fermentation)
- Yield: 6–8 slices 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g bread flour
- 100g active sourdough starter
- 350g warm water
- 10g salt
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 12–15 slices pepperoni
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: Combine bread flour, warm water, and sourdough starter. Mix until shaggy, let rest 30 mins.
- Add Salt & Stretch: Mix in salt and begin stretch-and-folds every 30 minutes for 2 hours.
- Add the Good Stuff: Gently fold in shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Top with pepperoni slices.
- Cold Ferment Overnight: Transfer to a floured banneton or bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake Till Golden & Gooey: Preheat Dutch oven to 475°F. Score the dough, top with extra cheese and pepperoni, and bake 20 min covered, 20 min uncovered.
Notes
- For best results, use a kitchen scale for measuring ingredients.
- Let the bread cool before slicing for better texture.
- Experiment with different cheeses or toppings to customize your bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: ~400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: ~11g
- Cholesterol: 20mg