Description
Delicious homemade pepperoni rolls featuring tender bread dough filled with classic mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, seasoned with Italian herbs and baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a snack or appetizer with a side of marinara sauce.
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
- 1 splash water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large sheet tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Dough: Place the thawed bread dough on a clean surface and cut it into 8 equal portions. Flatten each portion into about a 4x4-inch square using your hands.
- Add Fillings: Place 2 slices of pepperoni in the center of each flattened dough piece. Top with 2 pieces of cut mozzarella cheese and sprinkle lightly with Italian seasoning according to your taste.
- Roll the Dough: Fold the outer edges over the filling and then roll tightly, pinching the seams together to seal the filling inside securely.
- Arrange Rolls: Place each roll seam side down on the prepared baking tray, ensuring they do not touch to allow even baking.
- Apply Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and splash of water. Lightly brush this egg wash over the exposed dough surfaces of each roll for a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 12 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the rolls to cool on the tray for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm alongside pizza or marinara sauce if desired.
Notes
- Use thawed dough following package instructions for best texture and rise.
- You can increase the amount of pepperoni or cheese to suit your preference.
- Brush with egg wash carefully to avoid dripping onto baking tray for a neat presentation.
- Serve with warmed pizza or marinara sauce for dipping to enhance flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently to retain softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- 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
