August 04th, 2019

Homemade Pizza Rolls

SERVINGS:  3-4
DIFFICULTY:  Expert
DIETARY: None
PREP/COOK TIME:  30 min/20 mi

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Pizza Dough

• 2 c. bread flour
• 1 packet instant yeast
• 1 1/2 tsp. white sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil (optional)
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 3/4 c. warm water

Filling

• 1/4 lb. cured pepperoni, diced finely
• 1/2 lb. mozzarella, diced finely
• 1/3 c. marinara sauce (see august-03rd-2019.html)
• salt and pepper

1. Combine the ingredients for the filling in a bowl (make sure they are diced very finely).  Store in the fridge.
2. For the dough, combine 1 c. of flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl (this is also the time to add the garlic and basil if you want).  Add olive oil and warm water and mix all of the ingredients.
3. Gradually add more flour and keep mixing until the dough is a cohesive, elastic ball and is easy to scrape off the sides of the bowl.  Once it is slightly sticky, yet manageable, transfer to another bowl that is rubbed with olive oil.  Cove tightly with plastic wrap and let sit in a warm place for about 45 minutes (or until the dough has doubled in size).
4. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.  After the dough has doubled in size, stretch out very thinly and cut into a large square, keeping the excess dough.  Out of the square, cut strips that are 3 inches in length and 1 inch in width.  Put a tsp. of filling into the center of each, and fold and pinch each side so the filling doesn't come out.  Place on a sheet tray covered in wax paper and brush olive oil on each one.  
5. Put the pizza rolls in the oven for about 10-15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.  Put on a platter and enjoy with a nice cold beer!

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Me Cuisine Tips

• The filling can be whatever you want!  Sausage, three cheese, or even try ham and pineapple.
• If you decide to fry them instead, preheat vegetable oil to 375 degrees F and make sure the pockets are completely closed.