Description
Homemade pizza rolls bring Italian comfort straight to kitchen tables with crispy, cheesy goodness. Packed with classic marinara and melted mozzarella, these bite-sized delights promise a delicious journey you will savor from first to last morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pizza dough (enough for 2 pizzas)
- 1 cup pepperoni, chopped
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) garlic salt
- 2 teaspoons (4 grams) basil
Measurement Equivalents:
- 1 cup = 240 milliliters (ml)
- ½ cup = 120 milliliters (ml)
- 1 teaspoon = 5 milliliters (ml)
- 2 teaspoons = 10 milliliters (ml)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 425°F (220°C), preparing a lightly greased baking sheet for the pizza rolls.
- Separate the pizza dough into two equal portions on a clean, floured work surface.
- Carefully stretch and roll each dough section into a rectangular shape, aiming for approximately 1/4 inch thickness and dimensions of 8 x 12 inches.
- Evenly distribute garlic salt across the dough surfaces, creating a flavor foundation.
- Sprinkle dried basil leaves generously over the seasoned dough, enhancing the aromatic profile.
- Layer mozzarella cheese uniformly across the entire dough rectangle, ensuring complete coverage.
- Add a delicate dusting of Parmesan cheese to complement the mozzarella’s richness.
- Arrange pepperoni slices systematically across the cheese-covered dough, creating a consistent meat distribution.
- Beginning at the shorter end, tightly roll the dough into a compact cylindrical log, encasing the fillings.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 1-inch thick pinwheel-style rolls.
- Position the rolls carefully on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each piece.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the tops turn golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oven and let cool briefly before serving alongside warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Prep the dough carefully to ensure even thickness and size for consistent cooking.
- Use cold ingredients like chilled mozzarella and pepperoni to prevent the cheese from melting too quickly during rolling.
- Slice rolls with a sharp knife or pizza cutter for clean, precise cuts that maintain their shape.
- Space rolls slightly apart on the baking sheet to allow proper air circulation and even browning.
- Marinara sauce can be warmed beforehand or served at room temperature for a quick and delicious dipping experience.
- Let rolls cool for 2-3 minutes after baking to prevent burning and allow filling to set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 267 kcal
- Sugar: 1.2 g
- Sodium: 558 mg
- Fat: 16.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 18.6 g
- Fiber: 0.9 g
- Protein: 13.7 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg