Hidden Valley Ranch Pull-Apart Bread and Variation

This bread is really good, however when I went to make it this weekend, I realized that I only had enough to make one loaf but I had thawed out enough bread dough to make two. So, I improvised. To find the original bread recipe follow this link

Here's what I did differently.

1 packed dry Italian dressing mix
1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 package cooked bacon bits (not the Bacos, but the real bacon bits that are packaged in a resealable bag)
1 pound/loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
2 T. oil

Measure oil into a large mixing bowl. Cut bread dough into 1 inch pieces. Add to oil and coat well. Add dressing mix, bacon, and cheese. Put into greased loaf pan and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, cover with foil and return to oven to bake for an additional 10-15 minutes (internal temperature should reach 190-195 degrees).

My husband liked it this way. He said it tasted like bread sticks. I think either version is good, but I liked the ranch bread better.