Ingredients:
1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 oz sliced pepperoni
2 tbsp melted butter
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 cup pizza sauce
Parmesan cheese optional
Italian seasoning optional
Red pepper flakes optional
Extra mozzarella cheese optional
Provolone cheese optional
Cooked sausage crumbles optional
Diced bell peppers optional
Black olives optional
Ranch dressing for dipping optional
Directions:
Preheat the oven according to the temperature recommended on the refrigerated pizza dough package and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
Unroll the refrigerated pizza dough onto a clean flat work surface.
Gently stretch or press the dough into a large even rectangle keeping the thickness as uniform as possible so the rolls bake evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza dough leaving a small border around the edges to help prevent the cheese from spilling out during baking.
Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly over the mozzarella cheese so each pizza roll will contain pepperoni.
Add Parmesan cheese Italian seasoning red pepper flakes extra mozzarella cheese Provolone cheese cooked sausage crumbles diced bell peppers or black olives if desired.
Starting from one long edge carefully roll the dough tightly into a compact log keeping the filling securely inside.
Gently pinch the seam closed along the length of the dough log to help prevent it from opening during baking.
Place the rolled dough log in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to firm the dough and make it easier to slice without crushing the rolls.
Remove the chilled dough log from the refrigerator and use a sharp knife to cut it into approximately 12 thick even rounds.
Arrange the pizza rolls flat on the prepared baking pan leaving a little space between each roll so they can expand while baking.
Place the melted butter and garlic powder in a small bowl and stir until thoroughly combined.
Brush the tops and sides of each pizza roll generously with the garlic butter mixture.
Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 to 20 minutes or according to the pizza dough package directions until the dough is puffed fully cooked and golden brown and the cheese inside is melted.
While the pizza rolls are baking place the pizza sauce in a small saucepan and warm it over low heat stirring occasionally or heat it in a microwave safe bowl until hot.
Remove the baked pizza rolls from the oven and allow them to cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
Serve the Pepperoni Pizza Rolls warm with the heated pizza sauce or optional ranch dressing for dipping.
