Transform your pizza night with these Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Rolls, a creative blend of your favorite pizza flavors in a fun, easy-to-eat format. Perfect for snacking or entertaining, these rolls are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Meat
- • 1 cup Pepperoni
Condiments
- • 1 cup Pizza sauce
Baking & Spices
- • 2 1/4 tsp Active dry yeast
- • 3 cups All-purpose flour
- • 1 tsp Salt
- • 2 tbsp Sugar
Oils & Vinegars
- • 2 tbsp Olive oil
Dairy
- • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
Liquids
- • 1 cup Water
Expert Tips and Tricks
- Perfect Dough: For the best texture, let the dough rise until it’s double in size, which makes for fluffier rolls.
- Even Filling: Spread the sauce, cheese, and pepperoni evenly over the dough to ensure each roll is uniformly delicious.
- Tight Rolling: Roll the dough tightly to prevent the filling from spilling out and to ensure the rolls hold their shape while baking.
- Cutting the Rolls: Use a serrated knife or dental floss for clean cuts that don’t squash the rolls.
- Let Them Cool: Allow the rolls to cool for a few minutes after baking. This will help the filling set and make them easier to serve.
Recipe Variations and Possible Substitutions
- Vegetarian Option: Swap the pepperoni for a mix of your favorite vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and olives.
- Different Cheeses: Feel free to use a blend of cheeses such as cheddar, provolone, or gouda for different flavors.
- Add Herbs: Incorporate fresh or dried herbs like basil, oregano, or Italian seasoning into the dough or filling for an extra flavor kick.
- Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes to the filling or on top of the rolls before baking for a spicy version.
