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Game Night Pizza Ring Recipe Easy Homemade 5-Step Party Favorite

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A fun and shareable pizza ring with golden crust, gooey cheese, savory pepperoni, and zesty marinara sauce, perfect for game nights and casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 grams) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) marinara sauce
  • 2 cups (200 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 20–25 pepperoni slices
  • 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons (45 grams) butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Pinch of salt
  • Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a roughly 12-inch (30 cm) circle about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick.
  3. Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the dough circle, leaving about 2 inches (5 cm) free around the edges.
  4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce, then layer the pepperoni slices on top. Save a little mozzarella for sprinkling later.
  5. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut 1-inch (2.5 cm) wide strips around the perimeter of the dough circle, cutting inward about 2 inches (5 cm) towards the center, but not all the way through, creating about 16 strips.
  6. Fold each strip over the filling, alternating sides to create a braided ring.
  7. Melt the butter and mix in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Brush this mixture generously over the dough ring and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  8. Place the ring on a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone and bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly. If the crust browns too fast, lightly tent with foil.
  9. Let the pizza ring cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.

Notes

Do not overload the filling to avoid soggy dough. Keep dough cool but pliable. Use a sharp knife for clean cuts to make braiding easier. Brush garlic butter before baking for flavor and browning; optionally brush again halfway through baking. Watch oven temperature to prevent burning. For extra crispiness, reheat slices in the oven for 2-3 minutes after slicing.

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