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Puff Pastry Pizza Braid
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Puff Pastry Pizza Braid

Made with tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and pepperoni, this Puff Pastry Pizza Braid recipe is ready to serve in 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizers, Main Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Puff Pastry Pizza Braid
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 564kcal
Author: Lois

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed but still cold
  • ½ cup pizza or marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¾ cup pepperoni slices
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Unroll the puff pastry sheet onto a piece of parchment paper.
  • Gently roll it out into a large rectangle using a rolling pin. Sprinkle a little flour on top if the rolling pin sticks to the dough.
  • Spread pizza sauce down the center of the pastry, leaving space on the sides.
  • Layer the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  • Add the sliced pepperoni on top.
  • Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the pastry into diagonal strips along both sides of the toppings.
  • Fold the strips over the center, alternating sides to form a braid.
  • Brush the braid with the beaten egg, then sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning on top.
  • Carefully lift the parchment paper and transfer it to a baking tray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and flaky.
  • Cut into slices and serve warm with extra pizza sauce on the side.

Notes

Storage Tips: 
Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer: I do not recommend freezing this recipe.
Reheating Tips: Reheat in the oven or toaster oven at 350°F (175°C) to maintain crispness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 867mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg