Pepperoni Pizza Rolls (Print version)

Soft baked Pepperoni Pizza Rolls filled with mozzarella, pepperoni, and pizza sauce, served warm with marinara for dipping.

# Ingredients:

For the dough

01 - 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) warm water, about 105°F
02 - 1 tablespoon honey or granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons fine salt
06 - 3 1/2 to 4 cups (440 to 500 g) all-purpose flour, plus more as needed

For the filling

07 - 1 cup (240 ml) thick pizza sauce, plus more for dipping
08 - 2 cups (225 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
09 - 1 cup (140 g) pepperoni, finely chopped
10 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

For baking

12 - 1/3 cup (45 g) yellow cornmeal
13 - 1/4 cup (25 g) grated parmesan cheese
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil for greasing hands or counter, as needed
15 - 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) warm marinara sauce, for serving

# Instructions:

01 - Stir warm water, honey, olive oil, yeast, salt, and 1 cup of flour in a large bowl or stand mixer. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough that clears the sides of the bowl. Knead for 3-4 minutes, then cover and rest for 15 minutes.
02 - Heat the oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set the cornmeal in a shallow bowl.
03 - Divide the dough in half. On a lightly oiled or floured surface, press one half into a thin rectangle about 14 by 10 inches. Repeat with the second half if you have room, or fill one at a time.
04 - Spread half the pizza sauce thinly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle with half the mozzarella, half the chopped pepperoni, and a little Italian seasoning. Add red pepper flakes if using.
05 - Roll the dough tightly from the long side. Pinch the edge to seal, then cut into 1-inch slices. Press the bottom of each roll into cornmeal and place on the prepared pan.
06 - Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. Sprinkle all rolls with parmesan and bake for 16-20 minutes, until puffed, golden brown, and bubbling at the edges.
07 - Let the rolls rest for 5 minutes so the cheese settles slightly. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served warm within 10 minutes of baking.
02 - Use thick pizza sauce inside the rolls and save extra sauce for dipping.
03 - Baked rolls can be frozen and reheated from frozen.

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