Pepperoni Pizza Roll Breadsticks (Printable)
Soft, cheesy breadsticks filled with pepperoni and mozzarella, brushed with butter and Parmesan.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
03 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
04 - 3/4 cup warm water (about 110°F)
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
→ Filling
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Topping
11 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
12 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ For Serving
13 - 1 cup marinara sauce (optional, for dipping)
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine granulated sugar and active dry yeast in warm water, allowing the mixture to stand for 5 minutes until bubbly.
02 - Incorporate all-purpose flour, olive oil, and salt into the yeast mixture. Mix and knead by hand or with a dough hook for 5 to 7 minutes until a smooth, cohesive dough forms. Cover and set aside in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
03 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
04 - Roll risen dough out on a floured surface into a rectangle approximately 10 by 14 inches. Distribute mozzarella, pepperoni, dried oregano, and garlic powder evenly across the dough.
05 - Starting at the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Slice the rolled dough into 12 equal pieces.
06 - Place each piece seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with grated Parmesan cheese.
07 - Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until breadsticks are golden-brown and fully baked.
08 - Present breadsticks warm accompanied by marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Wrapping the classic flavors of pepperoni pizza into golden breadsticks is a party trick that never disappoints.
- The way the cheese melts and oozes into the swirled layers makes each bite just a little different—and hard to resist more.
02 -
- Once I rushed the rise and the breadsticks ended up dense—patience really is the secret ingredient.
- Brushing with butter just after baking makes the tops glisten and softens the crust for the best bite.
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- If your kitchen is chilly, set the dough near your preheating oven for a reliable rise.
- Lightly flour your knife before slicing the roll so the cheese doesn’t stick and tug the dough out of shape.