Halloween Mummy Pizza Braid (Printable Version)
Mozzarella, pepperoni, and olives wrapped in a golden, braided dough—spooky and fun for Halloween parties.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pizza Base
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14 ounces refrigerated pizza dough or homemade pizza dough
→ Toppings
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1 1/2 cups pizza sauce or marinara sauce
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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40 slices pepperoni
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1 black olive
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place pizza dough on a sheet of parchment paper and spread pizza sauce evenly over the center vertical section.
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Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then layer the pepperoni slices to fully cover the cheese.
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Using a paring knife, cut 1-inch diagonal strips along both sides of the sauce-covered area to create braidable edges.
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Fold the bottom strips inward, then braid the dough strips over the toppings alternately from edge to edge, leaving space at the top for eyes. Continue braiding to form a head shape at the top.
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Spoon a little pizza sauce into the reserved space at the top and set two black olive halves to create eyes.
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Transfer the parchment paper with the assembled pizza onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until crust is golden and fully baked.
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Let cool slightly, then serve warm.
# Additional Notes:
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Let the mummy pizza cool for five minutes before slicing for clean pieces.