Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
24 Rolls
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Description
The recipe starts with mixing warm water, honey, olive oil, yeast, salt, and flour to form a smooth dough. After resting and dividing, the dough is rolled into rectangles, spread with pizza sauce, sprinkled with mozzarella and pepperoni, then rolled tightly into logs. These are sliced and baked on a cornmeal-lined baking sheet, which provides a crisp base against the soft interior.
The flavor combines the savory tomato sauce and pepperoni with melted mozzarella inside a tender yet slightly chewy bread. Baking at 425°F results in a golden crust with a satisfying texture. The dough recipe is versatile, working with different kinds of flour, including bread flour and whole wheat blends.
Pizza rolls are suitable as a snack or addition to meals, offering handheld convenience with familiar pizza elements. They are great warm and can be paired with extra pizza sauce or served alone.
The notes advise that the choice of flour influences texture and that pizza sauce can be homemade or store-bought. The recipe is adaptable, inviting inclusion of preferred fillings or spices.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 ½ cups water warm
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 3 ½ to 4 to 4 cups flour see note
Filling:
- 2 ½ to 3 to 3 cups pizza sauce see note
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese freshly shredded
- 1 cup pepperoni chopped
- ¼ to ⅓ to ⅓ cup cornmeal
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet (about 12X18-inches) with parchment paper.
- For the dough, in an electric stand mixer fitted with the dough hook (you can also do this by hand in a large bowl with a spoon), stir together the water, honey, olive oil, yeast, salt and 1 cup of the flour. With the mixer on low speed, continue adding the flour until the dough clears the sides of the bowl and forms a soft, smooth ball. Knead for 3-4 minutes (add a few minutes if using whole wheat flour). Let the dough rest, covered, in the bowl for 10-15 minutes.
- Separate the dough into two pieces. On a lightly greased countertop, press one portion of dough into a thin rectangle, about 14X10-inches.
- Spread 1/2 to 3/4 cup pizza sauce evenly across the top. Sprinkle evenly with half the mozzarella cheese and then half the pepperoni. Starting with on long side, roll up cinnamon-roll style, pinching the seam together to seal.
- Place the cornmeal in a bowl or shallow dish. Cut the dough into 1-inch sections. One by one, press the bottom of each pizza roll into the cornmeal and then place on the prepared baking sheet about an inch apart.
- Repeat with the remaining half of dough.
- Once all the pizza rolls are placed on the baking sheet, sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Warm the extra pizza sauce, and serve the pizza rolls immediately out of the oven with the pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can use various flours including bread, all-purpose, or whole wheat for the dough, affecting texture and rise.
- Prepare the pizza sauce ahead or use your favorite store-bought brand.
- Using a combination of bread and whole wheat flours yields a balanced texture and flavor in the rolls.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Pizza Roll | |
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 439mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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