A delicious homemade bread loaf stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, marinara sauce, and herbs.

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1 packet
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In a large bowl, combine 500 g all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and mix.
Dissolve 1 packet of active dry yeast (7 g) in 250 ml warm water (not hot). Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Punch down the risen dough, roll it out into a rectangle on a floured surface.
Spread 1 cup marinara sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle 300 g shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, then layer 150 g pepperoni slices on top.
Add 0.5 teaspoon dried basil and 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano for extra flavor.
Carefully roll the dough into a log, starting from one long side, and pinch the seams to seal.
Place the loaf seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the top with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Allow the loaf to cool slightly before slicing, ensuring the cheese remains gooey in the center.

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