Pizza rolls are a popular snack or appetizer that typically consist of bite-sized, cylindrical pieces of dough filled with various ingredients commonly found in pizza. The dough is usually rolled or folded around the filling, creating a compact and easy-to-eat form. The filling often includes ingredients like tomato sauce, cheese, and various pizza toppings such as pepperoni, sausage, vegetables, and herbs.
Pizza Rolls
4
servings30
minutes15
minutesPizza rolls are typically frozen and can be conveniently cooked in an oven, microwave, or toaster oven. They are known for their convenience, quick preparation, and the familiar flavors associated with pizza. Many people enjoy pizza rolls as a tasty and indulgent treat, and they are often served at parties, as snacks, or as a quick meal option.
Ingredients
- Dough
1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
- Filling
1 cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Your favorite pizza toppings (e.g., pepperoni, diced bell peppers, olives)
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups of flour, olive oil, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, adding more flour if needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Add your desired pizza toppings.
- Starting from one of the longer sides, tightly roll the dough to form a log.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the log into approximately 1-inch wide slices.
- Place the slices on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Allow the pizza rolls to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Optionally, serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
