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Dairy Free Pepperoni Bread.

Jul 16, 2023 by Kelly Roenicke · 11 Comments

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Easy, cheesy, DELICIOUS pepperoni bread!

Dairy free pepperoni bread is delicious and perfect for an easy appetizer or snack! Soft homemade bread is rolled around spicy pepperoni to make a loaf that’s perfect for dipping in warm marinara sauce.

dairy free pepperoni bread

When you’re having a party, what do you like to serve?

Having a wide variety of appetizers for your party guests is always a good idea. We love to make Texas caviar or homemade salsa, and a gluten free charcuterie board often makes an appearance as well.

If you’re looking for a warm and comforting appetizer, this dairy free pepperoni bread is just the thing. This is easy to make, and it’s a fun recipe that both kids and adults love.

Pepperoni bread often has cheese inside, but I made my version without it, and we didn’t miss it at all. If you have a dairy free mozzarella cheese that you like, you could sprinkle it over the pepperoni before you roll up the loaves.

Serve this with warm pizza sauce or Italian dressing, or enjoy a slice plain. This is tasty no matter how you eat it!

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Ingredient Notes

  • Flour – I used white spelt flour to make this bread, but you could easily use all-purpose flour. I have not tried this recipe with gluten free flour.
  • Yeast – Make sure you use rapid rise yeast so that you can make this quickly.
  • Pepperoni – There are many options when it comes to pepperoni. Make sure you find a brand that works for your particular dietary needs.

Step by Step Instructions

  1. Place the warm water, brown sugar, and yeast in a bowl, and let it sit for a few minutes so the sugar can feed the yeast.
quick rise yeast in water
  1. Add the flour, salt, and oil, and stir together. Place the dough on a flat surface and knead it for a few minutes, then put it back in the bowl to rise for a half hour.
dough before rising
  1. Divide the dough in half, and place each piece on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Place some pepperoni on top of the dough.
bread dough with pepperoni
  1. Roll the dough up into a log. Do the same thing with the other half of the dough.
pepperoni bread before baking
  1. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 25 minutes.
dairy free pepperoni bread after baking
  1. Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing.
slices of pepperoni bread with sauce

Storage/Reheating

Store leftovers in the refrigerator. They should stay fresh for about 4 days.

I recommend reheating slices of pepperoni bread in the toaster oven for best results.

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Recipe

easy dairy free pepperoni bread

Dairy Free Pepperoni Bread.

Kelly Roenicke
This pepperoni bread is an easy and delicious dinner or appetizer. Slice and serve with warm marinara sauce – this is always a favorite!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 40 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Dairy Free
Servings 10
Calories 427 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¾ cups warm water
  • 3 ¾ teaspoons quick rising yeast
  • 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 ½ cups white spelt flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 6 ounces pepperoni nitrate free
  • marinara sauce for dipping
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Instructions
 

  • Put the warm water, yeast, and brown sugar in a large glass bowl. Stir and let it sit for about 5 minutes so that the sugar feeds the yeast.
  • Add the spelt flour, salt, and oil, and stir until the dough comes together.
  • Place the dough on a flat surface and knead with your hands for a few minutes. If the dough seems too dry, add a bit more water. Once the dough is smooth and elastic, cover with plastic wrap and let it sit in a warm place to rise for about a half hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Take half of the dough, place it on the cookie sheet, and flatten it with your hands making a rectangle shape. Place the pepperoni over the dough.
  • Roll the dough into a log. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Place the bread on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Repeat steps 4 and 5 with the other half of the dough.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for about 25 minutes. The loaves should be golden brown on top. Brush with olive oil if desired and sprinkle with more Italian seasoning or sea salt if desired.
  • Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing. Serve the slices with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator. They should stay fresh for about 4 days.
If you’d like to add dairy free cheese to this recipe, you can do that. Just sprinkle it over the pepperoni before rolling up the loaves.

Nutrition

Calories: 427kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 625mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 3mg
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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Comments

  1. D

    July 16, 2023 at 5:38 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of my favorite things to eat!

    Reply
  2. Kim P.

    October 24, 2017 at 10:37 pm

    Did you find a milk free pepperoni? I’ve been looking but the ones I’ve found all contain lactic acid starter culture, which is on our doctor’s dairy avoidance list. My daughter loves pepperoni, but it does give her a stomach ache! Please let me know if you can and thanks for the great recipe.

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      October 24, 2017 at 11:11 pm

      Yes, this one is dairy free: http://applegate.com/products/natural-pepperoni

      Reply
  3. Heather Baskin

    March 21, 2014 at 7:08 pm

    Would this recipe work with a non-spelt flour? I use a wheat-free flour mix of tapioca flour, rice flour, and potato starch. My son is allergic to wheat, so we shy away from spelt. I’d love to try this recipe though. It looks delicious!

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    • Kelly

      March 22, 2014 at 10:23 am

      I honestly don’t know, I don’t have a lot of experience with yeasted gluten free dough. You could try to find a gluten free yeast bread that works for you, and then just add the pepperoni and cheese, that’s what I’d do. Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  4. kmwhirrett

    January 23, 2014 at 8:03 am

    Ah, solo and ensemble time! I’m a pianist, but due to full-time teaching, don’t accompany much. My talented pianist mother, on the other hand, spends full days at various schools as students rotate through. It’s a challenging job that few can do!

    Reply
  5. Regan Jones (@ReganJonesRD)

    January 23, 2014 at 7:09 am

    My kids would LOVE this!

    Reply
  6. chef mimi

    January 22, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    Oh boy, does this bread look wonderful. It would be great with soup!

    Reply
  7. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    January 22, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    Pepperoni bread? What a great idea! Sounds like a recipe that is useful for you this week. At least you home is filled with lots of music, even if it is super loud french horns. Haha!

    Reply
  8. Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil)

    January 21, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    Ooh I love me some pepperoni bread! I did a post on it in December because it’s a Christmas tradition in my Italian -American family. (Had a little chuckle over your French horn comment :)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 22, 2014 at 10:38 am

      Oh, I will have to check out your recipe! What a fun Christmas tradition. And seriously, I love the French horn….it’s just a tad loud in our little ranch here! :)

      Reply

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