Pepperoni Rolls Recipe
juicy pepperoni rolls transcend your typical bar app
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Topping
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the flour mixture along with olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Filling and Assembly
- 6
Prepare Filling
In a bowl, mix together pepperoni slices, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- 7
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- 8
Add Filling
Spread the filling mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- 9
Roll and Cut
Starting from one edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces.
- 10
Prepare for Baking
Place the rolls on a greased baking sheet, cover with a cloth, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Baking
- 11
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 12
- 13
Bake the Rolls
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 14
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.