Description
Delicious homemade Pepperoni Rolls featuring a soft pizza dough rolled with savory pepperoni slices and melted mozzarella cheese, brushed with seasoned butter, 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
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Serving
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the rolls.
- Prepare Dough: Roll the pizza dough out on a piece of parchment paper into a 10×15 inch rectangle, providing a flat base for rolling the fillings inside.
- Mix and Brush Butter: In a small bowl, blend the Italian seasoning and garlic powder into the melted butter. Brush half of this mixture evenly over the rolled dough, reserving the rest for later.
- Add Fillings: Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly across the dough, overlapping as needed to cover the surface. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pepperoni layer.
- Roll the Dough: Starting at the long side, tightly roll up the dough with the fillings inside into a log shape, making sure to place the seam side down on the parchment paper to seal.
- Apply Egg Wash: Whisk the large egg in a small bowl, then brush it over the top and sides of the dough log to promote a golden, shiny crust.
- First Bake: Place the log along with the parchment paper onto a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the dough starts to firm and the crust begins to brown.
- Butter Brush and Continue Baking: Reheat the remaining seasoned butter if necessary, then brush it over the partially baked roll for added flavor and moisture. Return to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add Parmesan and Cool: Remove from oven, sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the top, and allow the roll to cool for 10 minutes for easier slicing and serving.
- Slice and Serve: Cut the roll into 1 inch thick slices and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping to enjoy the full flavor experience.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the dough is rolled evenly to avoid thin spots that could tear during rolling.
- If you prefer, you can substitute pepperoni with other cured meats or vegetarian options.
- The additional butter brushed mid-bake keeps the crust moist and flavorful.
- Allow cooling before slicing, as this helps the cheese set and prevents it from oozing out excessively.
- Serve immediately after cutting for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1 inch thick)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
