Okay, so here is the extension of the French Bread recipe I promised. This is so good.
Let the French bread dough rise once, for about 10 minutes. Then, roll the dough out into about a 12" x 18" rectangle on a large, greased cookie sheet. It should almost fill the pan. If it is easier to work with, turn the cookie sheet over and bake it on the inverted pan. Just remember to spray it w/ Pam, or it will stick!
Now, spread 3/4 to 1 c. prepared spaghetti sauce or pizza sauce down the center of the dough, longways, about 4" wide, leaving about 1/2" at the ends for sealing. (This is a good way to use up some leftover spaghetti sauce, plus you can pour the rest of the sauce over the bread when serving.) Over the sauce, lay about 25-30 slices of pepperoni--enough to cover the sauce. Next, sprinkle w/ 1 c. grated mozzarella cheese. Then, sprinkle 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese over all. Next, slice each side of the dough at 1 1/2" intervals, top to bottom, keeping the slices even, and at about a 20-degree angle. Layer the slices alternately over one another, from side to side, creating a faux "braid" on top. Pinch the layers and ends to seal.
Bake at 355 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Brush w/ melted butter or melted butter mixed w/ garlic powder, to taste.
Serve plain or with remainder of spaghetti sauce, heated through.
