Soft, pillowy pizza dough rolled up around pepperoni and mozzarella, baked golden and brushed with garlic butter. This is our at-home take on the handheld pizza roll snack, with a creamy garlic version for anyone who wants it.
The short version
- Dough: a simple yeasted dough with one rise of 45-60 minutes.
- Classic: thick pizza sauce (our Pizza Pizza sauce works well), mozzarella, mini pepperoni and oregano.
- Creamy garlic: swap the pizza sauce for a quick mayo, sour cream and garlic spread, or use our Creamy Garlic Dip.
- Bake: 400°F for 18-22 minutes, rolls snug together so they stay soft.
💡 Chef's tip
Cut the log with unflavoured dental floss instead of a knife. It slices straight through without squashing the spiral.
📝 Good to know
Pizza Pizza has sold several flavours, including pepperoni, veggie and four-meat. The same method works for any filling: keep it to about 2 cups total and not too wet.
Swaps
- Pepperoni → crumbled bacon, cooked sausage or sliced olives and peppers for a veggie version.
- Mozzarella → a mozzarella and cheddar blend for extra bite.
- Homemade dough → use our Large Pizza dough, scaled to about 2½ cups of flour.
Nutrition per roll (estimate)
- Serving size: 1 roll
- Calories: 190 calories
- Protein: 6.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
Estimated from the ingredient amounts for the classic pepperoni version, 12 rolls, with garlic butter. The creamy garlic version will be a little higher in fat. These are not Pizza Pizza's published figures.
Storage and reheating
Fridge: airtight container, up to 3 days.
Freezer: bake, cool completely, then freeze up to 2 months.
Reheat: 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes, or an air fryer at 350°F for 4-5 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
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Can I make them ahead?
Yes. Roll and slice them, arrange in the dish, cover and refrigerate overnight, then bake. They may need a few extra minutes from cold.
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Is this the exact Pizza Pizza recipe?
No. Pizza Pizza does not publish its recipe, so this is a copycat based on how the rolls are described.
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Can I use store-bought dough?
Yes. One 14-16 oz ball of pizza dough works. Roll it out and follow the same filling and baking steps.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Classic pepperoni filling
Creamy garlic option (replaces the pizza sauce)
Garlic butter
Method
Dough
- 1
Mix the dough
Stir the warm water, sugar and yeast together in a large bowl and let sit 5 minutes until foamy. Add the flour, salt and olive oil and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- 2
Knead
Knead on a lightly floured surface for 6 to 8 minutes (or 5 minutes with a dough hook) until smooth and slightly tacky.
- 3
Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 45 to 60 minutes, until doubled.
Fill and roll
- 4
Preheat and prepare
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line a baking sheet with parchment. Mix the creamy garlic ingredients in a small bowl now if you are making that version.
- 5
Roll out
Punch down the dough and roll it on a floured surface into a rectangle about 10 x 14 inches, with a long side facing you.
- 6
Fill
Spread the pizza sauce (or the creamy garlic mixture) in a thin layer, leaving a 1/2-inch border along the far long edge. Scatter the mozzarella and pepperoni over the top and sprinkle with the oregano.
- 7
Roll and slice
Roll the dough up tightly from the long side nearest you, pinching the seam closed. Using a sharp knife or unflavoured dental floss, cut the log into 12 equal rolls.
Bake
- 8
Arrange
Place the rolls cut side up in the baking dish or on the sheet, close together so they bake soft.
- 9
Bake
Bake 18 to 22 minutes, until the tops are golden and the cheese is bubbling at the edges.
- 10
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