Buffalo Chicken Bread (Printable Version)

Golden crust filled with tender chicken, spicy sauce, and melted cheese, ideal for sharing and casual meals.

# Ingredients:

→ Dough

01 - Store-bought or homemade pizza dough, approximately 300 grams

→ Chicken filling

02 - Cooked shredded chicken, 300 grams
03 - Buffalo wing sauce, 90 milliliters
04 - Ranch dressing, 60 milliliters

→ Cheeses

05 - Shredded mozzarella cheese, 120 grams
06 - Shredded cheddar cheese, 120 grams

→ Finishing

07 - Olive oil, 15 milliliters

# Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken thoroughly with buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing until evenly coated. Let sit for 5 minutes to absorb flavors.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a 30 x 40 cm rectangle approximately 6 mm thick. Rest the dough for 5 minutes if it resists stretching.
03 - Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 2.5 cm border around the edges. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses uniformly atop the chicken.
04 - Starting from the long edge closest to you, tightly roll the dough away from yourself. Pinch the seam firmly and tuck the ends under to seal completely, enclosing the filling.
05 - Place the roll seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the surface lightly with olive oil. Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and cheese bubbles through small openings.
06 - Allow the baked roll to rest for 10 minutes before slicing into 2.5 to 5 cm portions to set the filling and enhance slicing.

# Notes:

01 - Resting the roll before slicing prevents filling from oozing out and improves presentation.
02 - Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder to the chicken mixture for additional flavor complexity.