{"product_id":"new-save-20-italian-roasted-garlic-bread-kit-copy","title":"Italian Country Bread (to make Stuffed Pizza Bread)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pizza breads are made with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/products\/italian-country-bread-machine-mix\" title=\"italian bread\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eItalian Country Bread\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two ways to make this stuffed pizza bread. You start with our Italian bread mix and add your favorite pizza goodies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first, you roll the bread pinwheel style--like a cinnamon roll.  In the second step, you braid the bread as shown below. Either way, it's a delight for pizza lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are different versions of Italian stromboli. They're easy. They're scrumptious. They're fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePizza Roll Bread\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/23439994_l_stromboli_stuffed_bread_600x600.jpg?v=1752279990\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pizza roll, like a cinnamon roll. Roll the bread dough into a rectangle about 12 x 18 inches and load with pizza ingredients, including a marinara sauce, seasonings, and grated cheese. Bake it at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until the interior of the loaf reaches 195 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a type of Italian stromboli bread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBraided Stuffed Pizza Bread\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/113230133_l_stromboli.jpg?v=1752279990\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a finished pizza roll. The bread was washed with an egg yolk wash (one egg yolk and 1\/2-tablespoon water) with a pastry brush before baking to give it a golden glow.  This is a stromboli bread also.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a simple back-and-forth braid. The pictures will show you how to do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eStep 1\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"jdgm-rev__content\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/stuffed_italian_braided_bread_3f307028-1371-470f-8d92-a4f6ddc5d2e0_480x480.jpg?v=1752276480\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__content\"\u003eRoll the bread out and then cut \"fingers\" on both edges about a third of the way across, as shown.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__content\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eStep 2  \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__content\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/stuffed_braid_italian_bread_-_Copy_cf5d5682-46f8-4e2e-a0b8-b9b5c0a657c6_480x480.jpg?v=1752276480\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" class=\"jdgm-rev__content\"\u003eLoad the bread with pizza goodies as shown.  Fold the fingers up on a 45-degree angle as shown.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" class=\"jdgm-rev__content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__content\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eStep 3\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"jdgm-rev__content\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/stuffed_braid_bread_ready_for_oven_2c09ed4d-16d7-4fa8-9ab5-2729573eba73_480x480.jpg?v=1752276480\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__content\"\u003eThe finished loaf will look like this. Tuck the bread in on both ends to keep the goodies from spilling out.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Recipe\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe creative with the ingredients! Try cooked meats, cheeses, and vegetables to fit your tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 bread mix, Italian Country or equal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup shredded or 6-8 slices of mozzarella cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/3 cup sliced black olives or black or green olive tapenade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 1\/2 cups fresh baby spinach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/3 cup diced red onion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 1\/2 tsp Zesty Pizza \u0026amp; Pasta Spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 large egg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efreshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreheat the oven to 350°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/products\/classic-italian-pizza-dough-mix\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edough\u003c\/a\u003e according to instructions. Roll it into a rectangle about 1\/3 inch thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread the ingredients uniformly on your bread dough to about an inch along each edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk 1\/2 tablespoon of water with your egg to create an egg wash. Brush the egg wash along one of the long sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart rolling your dough from the long side without the wash. Roll completely and seal the edges where the wash meets the roll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the remaining egg wash to seal and pinch the ends closed and to brush over the top of the loaf for color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the loaf in a greased baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until dark brown and the internal temperature reaches 195°F with a thermometer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLearn more about the bread!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(14, 140, 50);\"\u003eIs this a sourdough bread?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eNot really. It's a European country sour—a little sour without being a full-blown sourdough. \u003cspan\u003eIt tastes slightly sourdough, not nearly like a full sourdough bread. but more character and taste than a grocery store loaf.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 140, 52);\"\u003eIs it crusty like a sourdough?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eIt's more like a French \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/collections\/breads\"\u003ebread\u003c\/a\u003e—crusty on the outside but soft in the middle. It's more crackly than chewy. The interior is creamy and soft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 143, 47);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between a French bread and an Italian bread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Both French and Italian breads are broad in scope and can vary from region to region with overlap. Some Italian breads have herbs--this one doesn't.  Some Italian breads have traces of olive oil and milk.  This one has a touch of dairy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 143, 30);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my kids like it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Kids like white bread. This is white. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 124, 46);\"\u003eCan I make it round or long?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eYou can make it any shape you want, even sandwich rolls. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 140, 52);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the water temperature important?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The ideal temperature for yeast is 79 degrees. That's where yeast grows best. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 153, 47);\"\u003eIs it sweet at all?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003eNot really, pleasant, but not sweet. Actually, it's a little sour.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(19, 148, 50);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I need to add?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Only water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(28, 155, 64);\"\u003eIt says \"no preservatives.\"\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003eWe add nothing except a touch of dough enhancer to help the yeast grow.  Without preservatives, it won't last forever. If you're not going to use it in four or five days, freeze the extra.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eDennis Weaver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container container--medium container--vertical-space-xsmall main-page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"article  article--indent-for-social\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"article__meta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"article__meta__sticky\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/bread-loaf-7_600x600.jpg?v=1704859545\" alt=\"baked loaf of bread\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__header\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-row-profile\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"There must be something special going on at Prepared Pantry by golly!! They are able to raise the dough and it tastes heavenly!! If that isn’t some sort of \u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author\"\u003ea miracle,\u003c\/span\u003e I don’t know what is. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlmost scary right?\"\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author\"\u003erobert janyk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__header\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-row-profile\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eYour family will love stuffed pizza bread!  Give it a try.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"The Prepared Pantry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52059580236051,"sku":"104-2K","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/113230133_l_stromboli.jpg?v=1752279990","url":"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/products\/new-save-20-italian-roasted-garlic-bread-kit-copy","provider":"The Prepared Pantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}