Fancy Pants Pretzel Pizzas Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Unroll the dough, it should form 15x9-inch (38x22 cm) rectangle, then cut the rectangle horizontally into three equal strips. (These will be your three pretzels.)
• Carefully stretch each of the strips by width and length - stretch each to about 3 inch (7 ½ cm) width and about 34 inch (86 cm) length.
• Sprinkle 1 cup (100g) of cheese down the center of each dough strip. Reserve the last 1 cup (100g) of cheese for later.
• Fold the dough over the cheese, pressing to seal and rolling slightly to create 3 dough logs filled with cheese.
• Cover a baking sheet with foil and spray with vegetable oil.
• To form the pretzels, take one dough log, move it to the foil covered baking sheet, then form a circle with the ends of the log at the top of the circle. Twist the log ends around each other once and bring them down to meet the bottom of the circle. Repeat with the other two dough logs.
• Wrap pepperonis on the pretzels - 5-ish per pretzel - then sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese among the three pretzels.
• Bake 14-18 minutes until deep golden brown.
• Serve immediately with pizza sauce for dipping.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• 1. DOUGH:
• 2. Add 1 1/2 cups warm water 110 - 115 degrees to bowl of stand mixer or med. size bowl if kneading by hand. Mix 2 tablespoons sugar into water, add 1 tablespoon instant rise yeast and give a quick whisk to combine it all. Let stand until bloomed about 5 mins.
• 3. After 5 minutes add 4 cups all purpose or bread flour to the yeast mixture add 1 teaspoon salt set stand mixer to #2 speed and let mix and knead for 5 minutes. If by hand mix until all is well combined and the knead by hand on a counter top for 5 good minutes. (you will have a soft but firm dough)
• 4. Spray a separate bowl with cooking spray (lightly) and place dough into it spray top of dough lightly with cooking spray. Cover with towel or plastic wrap and place in a warm draft free place (I have found over the years of baking bread that the Microwave is the BEST place! My oven has a proofing oven in it and I still use my microwave! Let it do it's thing for 30 minutes.
• 5. Remove dough from bowl onto an ungreased pizza pan and roll as close to edges as you can get. Press the dough towards the outside to form the thick pretzel crust. When happy with the dough on the pizza pan just sit to the side to rest for 10 minutes with out covering it.
• 6. TOPPINGS
• 7. In a bowl add all the cheese sauce and 4 oz of the cheddar cheese shreds and combine.
• 8. Spread the cheese mix over the crust all the way to the edge.
• 9. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the mixture and top with as much or little pepperoni that you like.
• 10. Mix 1/2 cup warm water and 1/8 cup baking soda together until the baking soda is dissolved. Once it is brush all the edge crust with it and wait a minute and do it again and again!
• 11. Sprinkle with as little or as much coarse salt that you like.
• 12. Bake in oven at 425 degree for 18 - 20 minutes until the crust is really nice and dark brown and all the cheese is bubbly and nice!
• 13. Remove from oven to a wire rack to cool
• 14. Melt 4 tablespoons butter and brush it all on the crust.
• 15. Cool for at least 10 minutes to set the cheese sauce and ENJOY!!

Steps:

• In a stand mixer, stir together warm water, sugar and yeast; let stand until foamy, 4-5 minutes. Add flour and 1 teaspoon table salt. Using a dough hook, mix on low speed until dough comes together, 1-2 minutes. Increase speed to medium and mix for an additional 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Preheat oven to 425°. Punch down dough; press into a 12-in. circle onto an ungreased 14-in. pizza pan. Let stand 10 minutes. Stir together hot water and baking soda; brush mixture over outer 1-in. Let stand 5 minutes; repeat. Sprinkle coarse salt over edge. , Spread queso dip over inside of crust. Top with cheese and pepperoni. Bake until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted, 16-18 minutes. Brush crust with melted butter before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly coat 3 baking sheets with cooking spray.
• Place warm water into a measuring cup and stir in sugar to dissolve. Stir in yeast and set aside until foamy, about 10 minutes.
• Place flour, olive oil, and salt into a large bowl and stir to combine. Mix in yeast mixture and beat with an electric mixer until smooth, about 5 minutes.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 3 equal portions. Roll each portion into an 8-inch disc and place on the prepared baking sheets. Let rest for 10 minutes.
• Heat at least 3 inches of water in a wide, deep pot over high heat; bring to a boil. Add baking soda slowly and carefully into the water, as this will foam and rise. Reduce heat to medium, and add 1 dough disc to the pot; cook for 30 to 40 seconds. Remove disc using 2 spatulas or slotted spoons and transfer back to the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining discs. Gently blot discs with paper towels to remove any excess water. Brush lightly with butter and sprinkle with kosher salt.
• Bake crusts in the preheated oven until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven; add pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese to each crust.
• Return pizzas to the oven and bake until cheese has melted and is golden, 10 to 15 minutes.