Christmas Tree Pizza Pull-Aparts recipe
1/2 batch of pizza dough (homemade or store bought)
24 slices of pepperoni
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Parsley, minced
Pizza sauce or ranch dressing, for dipping,1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Divide the pizza dough into 24 equal balls. Gently flatten each ball and press a piece of pepperoni and a piece of cheese into the dough. Wrap the dough around the pepperoni and cheese, pinching it together to create a seal. Gently roll the dough into a ball, and place on a greased cookie sheet or a piece of parchment paper.
3. Continue stuffing each ball of dough with cheese and pepperoni, then arrange into the shape of a tree, reserving two balls for the trunk of the tree. Leave about 1/2 inch of space between each ball.
4. Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and allow to raise for 1/2 hour. Then brush with the melted butter, and sprinkle with parsley.
5. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the dough is lightly browned. Serve with pizza sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
