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These Finger Food Pizza Rolls are a popular Italian appetizer loaded with pepperoni and cheese rolled in pizza dough. Bake these mini rolls in the oven and serve them as finger food at a party.
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Easy Finger Food Pizza Rolls Recipe

These Finger Food Pizza Rolls are a popular Italian appetizer loaded with pepperoni and cheese rolled in pizza dough. Bake these mini rolls in the oven and serve them as finger food at a party.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 15

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pizza dough homemade or 1 package store-bought dough
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil (15ml)
  • 2/3 cup marinara sauce (150g)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (200g)
  • 50 pepperoni slices
  • egg wash mixture of 1 beaten egg and 1 tablespoon of water
  • chopped parsley optional for serving
  • grated parmesan cheese optional for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF (204ºC). Set aside a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a 10x14 inch (25x35 cm) rectangle. You can use store-bought dough or make your own pizza dough. See recipe notes below for homemade pizza dough recipe.
  • Brush the surface with olive oil. (This will prevent your rolls from getting soggy.)
  • Spread marinara sauce on top of the dough. Leave a gap of about 1 inch (2.5cm) around the edges, you don’t want to spread your sauce all the way to the edge.
  • Sprinkle it with mozzarella and then top with pepperoni.
  • Starting with the long end, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Make sure you roll your dough very tightly so that they won’t fall apart when you slice them into smaller pieces.
  • Place the log seam side down and slice it into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces.
  • Place rolls on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. (It is important to use parchment paper so that the rolls won’t stick to the baking sheet)
  • Arrange them 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart in a single layer.
  • Brush the rolls with egg wash. This will make rolls golden brown when they are baked.
  • Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until browned on top.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese if desired.
  • Serve warm with marinara or ranch sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • These rolls taste best when served immediately. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Homemade Pizza Dough Ingredients:
    • 1packet active dry yeast, (2-1/4 teaspoons, or 8g)
    • 1cup warm water, 105-110°F (40-43°C, 250ml)
    • 1 teaspoon sugar, (8g)
    • 2 ½cups all-purpose flour, (312g)
    • ½teaspoon salt, (3g)
    • 1tablespoon olive oil, (14ml)
  • How To Make Pizza Dough At Home:
    • Combine dry yeast, sugar and warm water. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
    • Mix together flour, salt and yeast mixture. Mix for a few minutes and add oil.
    • Beat and knead until the dough is soft and elastic.
    • Place the dough in a greased mixing bowl.