Description
Delicious homemade Pepperoni Rolls featuring rolled pizza dough filled with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese, baked to golden perfection and served with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Seasoning
- 13.8 ounce can pizza dough
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Filling
- 8 oz pepperoni slices
- 1 1/2 cups (170g) shredded mozzarella cheese
Topping and Serving
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the pepperoni rolls.
- Prepare Dough: Roll the pizza dough out on parchment paper into a 10×15 inch rectangle, creating an even surface for your filling.
- Mix Butter and Seasoning: Combine Italian seasoning and garlic powder with the melted butter, stirring well. Brush half of this mixture evenly over the pizza dough and reserve the rest for later.
- Add Filling: Lay the pepperoni slices evenly over the dough, overlapping slightly as needed. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pepperoni layer.
- Roll Dough: Starting with the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log with the seam side facing down. Transfer the dough log along with the parchment paper onto a baking sheet.
- Egg Wash: Whisk the egg in a small bowl, then brush it over the top and sides of the rolled dough log to create a golden glaze during baking.
- Bake First Stage: Bake for 15-20 minutes until the dough has started to set and turn lightly golden.
- Brush Remaining Butter: Reheat the reserved butter mixture if needed, then brush it over the top of the roll. Continue baking for another 5-10 minutes until the roll is golden brown and cooked through.
- Add Parmesan and Cool: Remove from the oven, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the top, and let the roll cool for 10 minutes to set.
- Slice and Serve: Slice the roll into 1-inch thick pieces and serve warm alongside marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy rolling and transfer to the baking sheet.
- If you prefer a spicier roll, add crushed red pepper flakes in the butter mixture.
- You can substitute pepperoni with other cured meats like salami or use a pepperoni and veggie combo for variation.
- Make sure to brush the egg wash thoroughly to ensure a rich golden crust.
- Letting the rolls cool slightly helps the cheese set and prevents fillings from spilling out when sliced.
- Marinara sauce can be warmed with a pinch of garlic powder or Italian herbs to complement the rolls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
