Name: Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Rolls Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water (110°F); 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet); 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup pizza sauce (plus extra for dipping); 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup sliced pepperoni; Optional: Additional pizza toppings of your choice

Description

These homemade pepperoni pizza rolls are a delicious and fun twist on classic pizza. Soft, chewy dough is layered with tangy pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and spicy pepperoni, then rolled up and baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a party snack, appetizer, or quick meal, these pizza rolls are easy to make and sure to please both kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

1 cup warm water (110°F)
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
2 tablespoons sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Filling Ingredients

1 cup pizza sauce (plus extra for dipping)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup sliced pepperoni
Optional: Additional pizza toppings of your choice

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Instructions

Make the Dough: In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour, salt, and olive oil, then knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 7-10 minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Assemble the Rolls: On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a large rectangle, about ¼ inch thick. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and arrange pepperoni slices (and any other toppings) over the cheese.
Roll and Slice: Roll the dough tightly lengthwise like a jelly roll. Use a serrated knife or dental floss to cut it into 12 equal pieces.
Bake: Place the rolls cut side up in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve: Let the rolls cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

Notes

Make sure the water is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly.
You can add other toppings like sliced olives, bell peppers, or mushrooms for variety.
Use dental floss or a serrated knife to slice the rolls cleanly without squishing them.
Allowing the dough to rise twice ensures soft, fluffy pizza rolls.
Serve with warmed pizza sauce or your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor.