There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of pulling apart warm, fluffy pizza dough, layered with irresistible fillings and melted cheese. This indulgent treat, often referred to as pull-apart bread or pizza monkey bread, is a surefire hit with even the pickiest of eaters. Today, we’re going to dive deep into the recipe for a cut pizza dough delight that we lovingly call the ‘Comfort Bomb.’ This dish combines buffalo chicken, two kinds of cheese, and hand-cut pizza dough into a feast of flavors that is sure to impress.
Ingredients for Your Comfort Bomb
For this recipe, you’ll need the following:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1½ cup buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup thinly sliced chives
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 packs of ready-made pizza dough (16oz each)
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
If you prefer less heat, you can substitute the buffalo sauce for barbecue sauce, and try mixing cheeses for a different flavor profile.
Step-by-Step Guide to Making Your Comfort Bomb
Preparing Your Chicken
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the chicken breasts on the baking sheet and drizzle them with olive oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked. Once cooked, remove from the oven and use two forks to shred the chicken.
Mixing Your Filling
Place the shredded chicken into a large bowl and add 1 cup of buffalo sauce, your thinly sliced chives, the shredded pepper jack cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined.
Rolling and Cutting Your Dough
Roll out the pizza dough and cut it into 15 square pieces. Brush both sides of each piece generously with melted butter.
Building Your Comfort Bomb
Next, evenly distribute the chicken mixture onto each piece of dough. Then stack the dough pieces in piles of three, directly on top of each other.
Grease a loaf pan, and then place each stack into the pan with the edges facing up.
Adding the Final Touches
Pour the remaining ½ cup of buffalo sauce over the stacked dough in the loaf pan. Then evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the top.
Baking Your Comfort Bomb
Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the dough is fully cooked through, and the top is melted and golden brown.
Serving Your Comfort Bomb
Remove from the oven, and carefully flip your Comfort Bomb onto a plate. Serve with ranch or blue cheese for dipping, and voila! You’ve just made the best buffalo chicken pull-apart bread in town.
This recipe serves approximately six people, with a total prep time of around 40 minutes, and a cook time of about 50 minutes. It’s the perfect dish to serve at a family dinner or casual gathering with friends. The Comfort Bomb is not only bursting with flavor, but it’s also a fun, interactive dish that everyone can enjoy.
Pro tip: If buffalo sauce is too spicy for your family, you can substitute barbecue sauce instead. Also, try mixing cheeses for different flavors.
Give this recipe a try, and let us know what you think! Remember, even the pickiest eater can be conquered with the right recipe. Happy baking!
