Description
Delicious homemade pizza rolls that are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, customizable with your favorite fillings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour for extra chewiness)
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for brushing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 cup pizza sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni, finely diced (or substitute with vegetables for vegetarian option)
- 1/2 cup cooked Italian sausage, crumbled (optional)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped bell peppers
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or dried herbs
- Cooking spray or additional olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let rest for 15-20 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded mozzarella, parmesan, pepperoni, sausage (if using), bell peppers, onions, fresh basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Set aside your pizza sauce in a separate bowl.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a large rectangle approximately 16 x 12 inches and about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about 1/2 inch border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the cheese and topping mixture evenly over the sauce.
- Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log, pinching the seam to seal.
- Slice the log into 1-inch pieces.
- Place the rolls cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, brushing each roll with beaten egg wash and sprinkling with additional parmesan and Italian seasoning.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use gluten-free all-purpose flour for a gluten-free option.
- Substitute dairy-free cheese for a vegan version.
- Make ahead option: Prepare the rolls up to the point of baking, then refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Try different fillings and cheese options for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 rolls
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pizza rolls, homemade, appetizer, easy recipe, Italian snack