Description
Delightful homemade pepperoni pizza rolls bring classic Italian flavors to your kitchen. Crispy dough, zesty marinara, and melted cheese create a perfect handheld snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 recipe homemade pizza dough
- 60–65 pepperoni slices
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2/3 cup (156 milliliters) pizza sauce
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Italian seasoning, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) yellow cornmeal
- Extra mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Craft the pizza dough, gently deflating it to eliminate trapped air. Partition the dough into two equal portions, then meticulously roll each section into a rectangular shape measuring 10×12 inches on a lightly dusted work surface.
- Delicately coat each rectangle with olive oil, creating subtle indentations to prevent unwanted air pockets. Generously spread pizza sauce across the surface, then sprinkle with aromatic Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Distribute mozzarella cheese and arrange pepperoni slices evenly.
- Carefully transform each rectangle into a compact cylindrical roll, ensuring a tight, seamless wrap. Position the rolls with the seam facing downward on a prepared surface. Chill uncovered in the refrigerator for approximately 20 minutes to stabilize the structure.
- Heat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Precision-slice each log into 12 uniform 1-inch segments. For added texture, optionally coat the bottom of each roll with cornmeal. Arrange the rolls on lined baking sheets, optionally garnishing with additional cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes until achieving a golden-brown exterior.
Notes
- Flour Your Surface Generously dust your workspace with flour to prevent sticky dough from clinging and tearing during rolling, ensuring smooth and easy preparation.
- Chill for Structure Refrigerating the rolls before slicing helps maintain their shape, preventing ingredients from spilling out and creating a more compact, neat final product.
- Customize Toppings Experiment with alternative fillings like vegetarian options, different cheeses, or swap pepperoni for ham, salami, or even plant-based meat alternatives to suit various dietary preferences.
- Prevent Burning Rotate baking sheets halfway through cooking and watch closely to avoid over-browning, ensuring a golden, crispy exterior without burning the delicate pizza rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg