Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Pepperoni Rolls featuring fluffy bread dough filled with classic pepperoni slices and mozzarella cheese, seasoned with Italian herbs. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, baked to golden perfection in just under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Filling
- 16 ounces frozen bread dough, thawed
- 16 slices pepperoni
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese, cut into 4ths
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg, well beaten
- Splash of water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet tray with parchment paper, and set aside.
- Prepare Dough: Place the thawed bread dough onto a clean work surface and cut into 8 equal parts.
- Shape Dough: Flatten each piece of dough to about a 4x4-inch diameter using your hands.
- Add Filling: Place 2 slices of pepperoni in the center of each flattened dough piece, then add 2 slices of the cut mozzarella cheese on top. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Roll Dough: Fold the two outer edges over the filling, then tightly roll, pinching the seams together until secure.
- Arrange Rolls: Place each roll seam side down onto the prepared sheet tray, making sure they do not touch.
- Apply Egg Wash: Whisk together the beaten egg and a splash of water. Brush the tops of the rolls lightly with the egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 12 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the rolls cool for about 5 minutes on the tray before serving. Enjoy with pizza or marinara sauce if desired.
Notes
- This recipe produces soft, tender rolls filled with flavorful pepperoni and melted mozzarella cheese.
- You can customize the amount of pepperoni and cheese according to your preference.
- Italian seasoning can be adjusted or substituted with dried oregano or basil.
- Serve warm with marinara or pizza sauce for dipping to enhance flavor.
- If bread dough is not thawed properly, it may be difficult to roll and shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 427 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg
