Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
These delicious Pepperoni Pizza Rolls are fun to make and perfect for any party snack.
Equipment
- Stand Mixer
- rolling pin
- pastry brush
- baking sheets
- silicone baking mats
- parchment paper
Ingredients
Dough and Filling
- 1 recipe homemade pizza dough see recipe link
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ⅔ cup pizza sauce homemade or store-bought
- Italian seasoning to taste
- garlic powder to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 60-65 slices pepperoni
- ½ cup yellow cornmeal optional
- extra mozzarella cheese optional
- fresh basil optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare pizza dough through step 4. When the dough is ready, punch it down and divide into halves. Roll out each half into a rectangle, about 10×12 inches.
- Brush the tops lightly with 1 teaspoon olive oil each. Push dents into the surface and spread ⅓ cup pizza sauce on top. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Sprinkle ½ cup shredded mozzarella over sauce, then top with pepperoni slices. Roll into tight logs and place on a prepared baking sheet, seam side down. Chill for at least 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
- Cut each log into 12 1-inch slices. Dip the bottom in cornmeal and place rolls on baking sheets, cornmeal side down. Sprinkle with extra cheese if desired.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes and serve with fresh basil and extra sauce.
Notes
Make ahead by chilling rolls in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Baked rolls freeze well for up to 3 months. Bake frozen rolls at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 2rollsCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 180mgIron: 1.5mg
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