Description
Delicious homemade pepperoni rolls featuring soft pizza dough wrapped around pepperoni slices and mozzarella cheese, baked until golden and served with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Toppings
- 13.8 ounce can pizza dough
- 8 oz pepperoni slices
- 1 1/2 cups (170g) shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasoned Butter
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Egg Wash and Garnish
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Serving
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the pepperoni rolls.
- Roll Out Dough: On a piece of parchment paper, roll the pizza dough out into a 10×15 inch rectangle, creating an even surface for layering toppings.
- Prepare Seasoned Butter: Combine the Italian seasoning and garlic powder into the melted butter and stir well. Brush half of this mixture evenly over the dough, saving the rest for later.
- Add Toppings: Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly on the dough, overlapping as necessary, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Roll the Dough: Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log with the seam side down, then transfer the log with the parchment paper onto a baking sheet.
- Apply Egg Wash: Whisk the egg in a small bowl and brush it thoroughly over the top and sides of the dough log to achieve a golden crust when baked.
- First Bake: Bake the roll in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until it starts to turn golden.
- Brush with Remaining Butter: Reheat the remaining seasoned butter if needed, then brush it over the roll for extra flavor and moisture.
- Second Bake: Return the roll to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown and heated through.
- Finish and Cool: Remove from the oven, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the top, and let cool for 10 minutes to set before slicing.
- Slice and Serve: Cut the log into 1-inch thick slices and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes to the seasoned butter.
- If you prefer a crispier crust, bake the rolls an extra 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the rolls to prevent squishing the cheese and fillings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Feel free to substitute pepperoni with other deli meats or add vegetables like bell peppers for variation.
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: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
