Pepperoni Pizza Roll Breadsticks (Printable)
Cheesy, savory breadsticks rolled with pepperoni and mozzarella for a fun pizza-inspired twist.
# 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
# How to Cook:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Lightly dust work surface with flour. Roll 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.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cheese pulls are genuinely ridiculous and worth photographing
- They come together faster than delivery would even arrive
- Everyone thinks you spent way more effort than you actually did
02 -
- Letting the dough sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before rolling makes it way more cooperative
- Cutting the log with unflavored dental floss gives cleaner slices than a knife
03 -
- Pressing the seam with the tines of a fork creates a seal that almost never fails
- Brushing the sides of each roll not just the top is what gives you that all-over golden crust