Pepperoni Pizza Roll Breadsticks (Printable)
Soft, cheesy breadsticks filled with pepperoni and mozzarella, brushed with butter and Parmesan, ideal for dipping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
03 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
04 - 3/4 cup warm water (approximately 110°F)
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1 teaspoon kosher 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
# How to Cook:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes until it becomes bubbly.
02 - Add all-purpose flour, olive oil, and salt to the activated yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms, then knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth. Cover and allow to rise in a warm setting for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
03 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 10 by 14-inch rectangle.
04 - Distribute shredded mozzarella, sliced pepperoni, dried oregano, and garlic powder evenly across the surface of the dough.
05 - Starting with the long side, roll the dough into a tight log. Slice into 12 equal pieces.
06 - Arrange breadsticks seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the breadsticks are golden brown and fully baked.
08 - Present warm breadsticks with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These pizza roll breadsticks are ridiculously easy to pull together when you want to impress without breaking a sweat.
- They have the ideal balance of crispy edges and gooey, cheesy centers—just right for both picky kids and hungry adults.
02 -
- Once I tried slicing before rolling—don’t do it or the filling escapes.
- I learned the hard way that using cold cheese makes the rolling process less messy and gives a gooier melt in the oven.
03 -
- If the dough feels too sticky, oil your hands instead of adding more flour for a pillowy-soft finish.
- Rolling the dough tightly ensures the filling doesn’t tumble out and you get perfect spirals every time.