2(8-inch)loaves frozen bread dough, thawed but still cold (i.e. Rhodes or similar)
2Tbspbuttermelted (Plus additional to brush pan)
2Tbspgrated Parmesan cheesedivided
3/4tspgarlic saltdivided
2cupsshredded mozzarella cheesedivided
30slicespepperoniMay use more if desired
1/4tspdry Italian seasoning
2cupswarm pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
Thaw frozen bread in the refrigerator covered per the package instructions. Cut each loaf into 9 equal pieces. (See Cook's note)
Lay dough pieces side by side and press together to form roughly two 10 x 16 inch rectangles.
Brush the entire surface of each rectangle with melted butter. Sprinkle each side with 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, and ¼ tsp garlic salt.
Sprinkle one side of dough with 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Arrange pepperoni slices over the cheese then sprinkle with another 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
Carefully, cover with the second piece of dough to form the top. Press the edges to seal.
Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut from top to bottom through the middle.
Next, cut the dough crosswise into approximate 1-inches thick strips. Separate the pieces and twist. Tuck any loose pieces of cheese into the dough.
Arrange the twisted bread sticks side by side in a buttered 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Brush the tops with remaining butter.
Sprinkle the top with remaining 1/4 tsp garlic salt, dry Italian seasoning and last 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour.
Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the plastic wrap. Bake bread sticks for 25-35 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
Pull apart and serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
If you're unable to find frozen loaves of dough to divide for this recipe, you can be adapt using unbaked rounds of dinner yeast rolls. When doing so, you'll need 24 rolls. 12 rolls to make each side of the bread sticks.
If adapting using rolls, flatten and press them together exactly as if you're working with pieces of bread dough, as instructed in the recipe. In fact, they thaw rather quickly and may speed up preparation.