Italian Roll~

Last night for dinner we had this! I was in a hurry trying to get it out of the oven and on the table before I left for dance so the pictures aren't the greatest, but it would be hard to explain how to do it without pictures! I wish I would of taken one before I braided the roll? I will try and explain?

To make you will need a loaf of Rhodes frozen bread or you can make your own! I didn't have time yesterday to make my own! :( Then your favorite pizza toppings! Since I don't eat much meat ours are pretty simple, sauce, cheese, olives, Italian seasoning, and Spencer likes Pepperoni. Also you will need a couple egg whites. For my sauce I used Shirley J's pizza and pasta sauce with tomato sauce! Yummy! :)
1. Roll out dough into a rectangle. (at least 10-12 inches wide)
2. Place on a greased baking sheet; I used a cookie sheet.
3. Imagine dough in thirds; one third in center will be left to place filling, and the two sides will be cut to braid. Cut dough horizontal on long sides of rectangle about one inch wide. Leaving the center to place the pizza fillings! (DOES THAT MAKE SENSE?) I might need to make it again and take a picture??? Hopefully the picture below helps!
4. Place fillings in center! Sauce, cheese, etc.! :)

5. Starting at the top, fold one side then the opposite side. Continue until you have a braid!p.s. the girls helped me so we kindof had a mess and toppings everywhere!

6. Beat the egg whites and brush on braid.
7. If desired sprinkle top with Italian Seasoning!

Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes or until brown! LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU ARE CONFUSED AND I NEED TO EXPLAIN BETTER?Sorry this picture really isn't good! I wanted to get one when it was baked and this is what I ended up with! No time to transfer into on to a pretty serving dish! :(

Enjoy! We had a yummy green salad with ours last night!

Pizza Dip ~

When I decided to make this Spencer was really hesitant? He didn't really want it, but he enjoyed it once it was done.

Pizza Dip ~
Makes: 6 cups
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes

8 ounce cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup light mayo
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
8 ounces sliced pepperoni, chopped
2 ripe plum tomatoes ( I used canned)
10 large, pitted black olives, chopped
4 crusty Italian rolls, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mayo, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, tomatoes, and olives. Spoon into 6-cup baking dish.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, until lightly browned and bubbly.
4. Allow to cool slightly, serve with bread for dipping.

Pizza Dough

Pizza Dough

2 3/4 to 3 1/4 cup flour (also good with wheat flour!!)
1 TBSP. yeast
1 cup warm water
2 TBSP. oil
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese

Mix and knead for a couple minutes. Let raise for 10 to 15 minutes. Roll and shape in pan. Prick with a fork. Bake at 400 degrees until it just starts to turn golden brown. Take it out and spread with sauce, cheese, and you favorite toppings. Place back in the oven and cook until cheese is good and melted.
~I liked to spread my pan with butter and sprinkle with garlic powder before I put the pizza dough on it!