Description
Pizza rolls are a savory, cheese-filled take on cinnamon rolls, made with pizza dough, sauce, and your favorite toppings. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or fun twist on pizza night.
Ingredients
- 1 homemade pizza dough
- Olive oil for brushing
- 1/4–1/3 cup (65–90 g) pizza sauce
- 6 oz (170 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni (optional)
- 2 tbsp (28 g) salted butter, melted
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling (optional)
- Fresh shredded basil or dried basil, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare pizza dough as instructed. Once risen, turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead briefly until smooth.
2. Roll dough into a 15×9-inch (38×23 cm) rectangle.
3. Brush surface lightly with olive oil. Spread pizza sauce evenly, leaving a 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) border.
4. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the sauce, then layer pepperoni if using.
5. Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log.
6. Place the log on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. If chilling longer, cover with plastic wrap.
7. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
8. Remove the log from the fridge and slice into 1-inch (2.5 cm) segments using a serrated knife.
9. Arrange slices on the prepared baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.
10. Brush the tops with melted butter.
11. Bake for 15–18 minutes on the center rack until golden brown on the edges.
12. Sprinkle with Parmesan and basil if desired. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Chilling the dough before slicing helps keep the rolls from unraveling while baking.
Customize with your favorite toppings like sausage, peppers, or mushrooms.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.