Pepperoni Pizza Roll Breadsticks (Printable)
Savory breadsticks stuffed with pepperoni and melted mozzarella, rolled up and baked golden.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 lb refrigerated pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
02 - All-purpose flour, for dusting
→ Filling
03 - 20 slices pepperoni
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Topping
06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
→ For Serving
10 - 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Lightly dust the work surface with flour. Roll the pizza dough into a 10x14 inch rectangle.
03 - Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Layer pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
04 - Starting from the long edge, roll the dough up tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
05 - Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 8 equal pieces.
06 - Place each piece cut side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
07 - In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Brush generously over the tops and sides of the rolls.
08 - Bake for 16 to 20 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
09 - Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The cheese pulls are absolutely ridiculous and you will want to photograph them
- They come together faster than deciding what to watch on TV
02 -
- Leaving that half-inch border when you add the filling is the difference between a neat roll and a cheese volcano on your baking sheet
- Cutting with a gentle sawing motion instead of pressing straight down keeps the filling from squishing out
03 -
- Brushing butter on the sides of the rolls, not just the tops, creates extra crispy edges that contrast beautifully with the soft center
- Grating your own mozzarella from a block instead of using pre-shredded bags melts noticeably smoother because there is no anti-caking coating