Description
Delicious homemade Pepperoni Rolls featuring a soft pizza dough rolled with savory pepperoni slices and melted mozzarella cheese, brushed with seasoned butter and baked to golden perfection. Served warm with marinara sauce for dipping, these rolls are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Butter Mixture
- 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
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
To Serve
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pepperoni rolls.
- Prepare Dough: Roll the pizza dough out on a piece of parchment paper to about a 10×15 inch rectangle, forming the base for your rolls.
- Season Butter: Combine Italian seasoning and garlic powder with the melted butter, stirring well. Brush half of this seasoned butter evenly over the pizza dough, reserving the rest for later.
- Add Filling: Layer the pepperoni slices evenly on top of the dough, overlapping them as needed to cover. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pepperoni.
- Roll Dough: Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log shape with the seam side facing down, carefully transferring it on the parchment to a baking sheet.
- Egg Wash: Whisk the large egg in a small bowl and brush it thoroughly over the top and sides of the dough log to create a glossy finish once baked.
- Bake Initial Stage: Bake the roll for 15-20 minutes in the preheated oven until it starts to firm and turn golden.
- Butter Brush and Final Bake: Brush the remaining seasoned butter over the top (reheat to melt if necessary), then continue baking for another 5-10 minutes, or until the roll is golden brown and cooked through.
- Finish: Remove from the oven, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top, and allow the roll to cool for 10 minutes to set.
- Slice and Serve: Cut the roll into 1-inch thick slices and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is rolled tightly to avoid filling spilling out during baking.
- Reheating the butter before brushing helps it spread evenly and adds extra flavor.
- Allowing the roll to cool for 10 minutes helps cheese set and makes slicing easier.
- Use a serrated knife for clean, even slices.
- Marinara sauce can be warmed up before serving to enhance the dipping experience.
- This recipe can be customized with additional toppings like bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1 inch)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
