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Pepper-Pepperoni Rolls

February 26, 2020 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Pepper-Pepperoni Rolls
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These pepperoni rolls are a fun twist on the original, made with an EASY homemade dough and rolled up with cheese, pepperoni, and bell peppers.

One of my favorite childhood foods is pepperoni rolls. I thought it was high time to make my own spin on the humble pepperoni roll by making my own dough and bumping up the nutrition with some added veggies.

What are Pepperoni Rolls?

If you grew up in western Pennsylvania or West Virginia, then you know what pepperoni rolls are. These are not to be confused with any pizza roll-type concoction as there is no sauce – only cheese, bread, and pepperoni, and they’re easy to make. As children, we sold them for school fundraisers and could buy them at the concession stands at sporting events. Some people make them homemade, and you can even find them in gas stations (not the good ones, though). My favorite kind are the ones that are golden brown on the outside and slightly doughy on the inside. 

Close up of sliced pepperoni rolls with peppers

How to Make Pepperoni Rolls

What you’ll need to make the rolls:

  • Dough: You can buy pizza dough or make your own if you desire. There is a recipe for “two-ingredient” dough that I’ve seen lurking about on the internet that is used to make all sorts of things from pizza to bagels to garlic knots. It kind of sounds very diet-y by making a dough that is made of only self-rising flour and non-fat Greek yogurt, but it actually tastes good, and it’s super easy. So, I chose to use the famous “two-ingredient dough,” and I really like the flavor that the Greek yogurt yields. It reminds me of sourdough but easier to make. I didn’t use self-rising flour, so technically, it’s a “few extra ingredient dough.” My dough recipe calls for flour (all-purpose or whole wheat), baking powder, salt, Greek yogurt, and an egg. I have tried making the dough with whole fat, low fat, and non-fat Greek yogurt, and surprisingly the best texture and flavor comes from the non-fat. The fat makes the dough too tender, and it falls apart, so definitely stick with the non-fat yogurt if you’re going to use my dough recipe. 
  • Pepperoni: You can use whatever kind of pepperoni you desire – pork, beef, turkey, plant-based, etc. It’s your call, so whatever floats your boat. 
  • Mozzarella cheese: Shredded or a block sliced up works just fine. 
  • Sliced bell peppers: I love the taste of sweet bell peppers, so I used orange, red, and yellow peppers in mine. Feel free to throw in some spicy peppers, too, like jalapeno. 
  • Seasonings: I like to sprinkle the tops with Italian seasoning before popping them in the oven, and I also like a little dash of red pepper flake for a kick when serving. 
Sliced pepperoni rolls with peppers and a whole roll on a white background

Tips for the Rolls

  • When rolling out your dough, try to make your dough into a rectangle so that you can easily roll all of your fillings into a nice, smooth log shape. Admittedly, I’m not very good at rolling my dough into perfect shapes, but my rolls still turned out just fine.
  • Seal the ends tightly. One of mine leaked some filling, so make sure those ends are tight!
  • I love eating these rolls cold, so they make great leftovers for lunches or snacks. I made mine yesterday, and today I had a couple of slices for a quick bite on the go. They’d be a great addition to a school lunch, too!
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Pepper-Pepperoni Rolls

Close up of sliced pepperoni rolls with peppers
  • Author: Melissa
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 4 pepperoni rolls 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour (all-purpose or whole wheat or a blend of both)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 4 oz mozzarella, shredded or sliced
  • 4 oz. pepperoni
  • 1 1/3 – 2 cups bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Italian seasoning, for sprinkling
  • Red pepper flake, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. 
  2. In a stand-mixer bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the yogurt and mix with a paddle attachment until dough comes together into a sticky ball. 
  3. Lightly dust flour on a work surface and turn the dough out on surface, knead the dough until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky, using more flour as needed to make dough smooth. 
  4. Divide dough into 4 equal balls. Roll the each ball into a thin rectangle – it doesn’t have to be perfectly shaped. Divide mozzarella, pepperoni, and bell peppers between all the rectangles. Starting with a long side, roll the dough up tightly and pinch the seams and ends to seal. Place on the prepared baking sheet and brush with egg. Sprinkle each roll with Italian seasoning.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool at least 15 minutes before cutting. Serve with red pepper flake. 

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