Description
Homemade pizza rolls deliver a crispy, cheesy delight packed with classic Italian-American flavors. Crisp pastry pockets filled with melted cheese and zesty sauce provide a perfect handheld snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (240 ml) pepperoni, chopped
- ½ cup (120 ml) Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 pizza dough (enough for 2 pizzas)
- 2 tsps (10 ml or 4 grams) basil
- 1 tsp (5 ml or 5 grams) garlic salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet for optimal cooking conditions.
- Dough Formation: Divide pizza dough into two equal portions on a floured surface, stretching each into a rectangular shape approximately 8 x 12 inches and 1/4 inch thick.
- Seasoning Layer: Evenly distribute garlic salt and dried basil across the dough surfaces, creating a robust flavor foundation that will permeate the entire roll.
- Cheese Arrangement: Uniformly layer mozzarella cheese across the entire dough rectangle, followed by a delicate sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Protein Placement: Systematically arrange pepperoni slices across the cheese-covered dough, ensuring consistent meat distribution throughout the roll.
- Rolling Technique: Tightly roll the dough from the shorter end into a compact cylindrical log, carefully encasing all the fillings within the dough’s embrace.
- Portioning: Slice the log into 1-inch thick pinwheel-style rolls using a sharp knife, positioning them carefully on the prepared baking sheet with slight separation.
- Baking Process: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the rolls achieve a golden brown, crispy exterior.
- Serving: Allow rolls to cool briefly, then serve alongside warm marinara sauce for a delectable dipping experience.
Notes
- Precision Rolling: Use a ruler to ensure consistent 8×12 inch dough dimensions for uniform rolls.
- Cheese Distribution: Layer cheese evenly to prevent gaps and ensure every bite has maximum flavor.
- Sharp Cutting Technique: Use a very sharp knife or dental floss to slice rolls cleanly without squishing the dough.
- Temperature Tip: Allow rolls to rest 2-3 minutes after baking to set and prevent burning your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg