Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Rolls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough Ingredients
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1 cup warm water (110°F)
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2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
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2 tablespoons sugar
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Filling & Toppings
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1 cup pizza sauce, plus extra for dipping
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 cup sliced pepperoni
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Additional pizza toppings of your choice (optional)
# Instructions:
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Start by pouring warm water (110°F) into a large bowl. Dissolve the sugar in the water, then sprinkle yeast over the top. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy and aromatic - this means your yeast is alive and ready to work!
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Add flour, salt, and olive oil to your yeast mixture. Knead everything together until you have a smooth, elastic dough - this usually takes about 7-10 minutes of working the dough. Place it in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about an hour, or until it's doubled in size.
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Once your dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and roll it into a large rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Spread a layer of pizza sauce across the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella, then arrange pepperoni slices (and any other toppings you like) evenly over the cheese.
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Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log, similar to making cinnamon rolls. Use a serrated knife or unflavored dental floss to cut the log into 12 equal pieces. Place the rolls cut-side up in a greased baking dish.
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Cover the rolls and let them rise again for about 30 minutes while you preheat your oven to 375°F. Bake for 25 minutes or until the rolls are puffy and golden brown on top.
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Let the pizza rolls cool for a few minutes before serving. Warm up some extra pizza sauce and serve it alongside for dipping. Enjoy while they're still warm and the cheese is gooey!
# Notes:
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These rolls can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before the second rise - just bring to room temperature before baking
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Try different fillings like mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, or Italian sausage for variety