➤ Spray with nonstick spray a 9” springform or cake pan. Place an oven-safe crock in the center of the pan; set pan aside. (The crock will be replaced with the marinara sauce later. It is used at this stage to “hold” the opening in the middle.)
➤ Divide the pizza dough into 12 equal pieces.
➤ Cut each piece of dough into 3 pieces. Using a circular motion, roll each piece of dough between countertop and palm of your hand until dough ball becomes tight. Place olive oil in a large bowl and then add balls of dough, tossing until well coated.
➤ Place an oven-safe crock or container in the center of the pan and then place dough balls in pan around crock. Cover pan and place in a warm location for 1 hour. (Tip: For a warm location, I put the pan in my oven with just the oven light on.)
➤ Preheat oven to 375°F.
➤ Once dough has risen, bake at 375°F for 28-30 minutes, or until top is lightly browned.
➤ While garlic bread is baking, stir together the melted butter, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning and kosher salt.
➤ Remove garlic bread from oven and brush with the garlic butter mixture.
➤ Carefully remove hot crock and fill with marinara sauce for dipping.