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Crispy Pizza Rolls from Scratch Easy Recipe with Homemade Marinara Dip

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These crispy pizza rolls are made from scratch with a thin, crunchy dough and a gooey cheese filling, served with a flavorful homemade marinara dipping sauce. Perfect for a cozy snack or casual appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus 1 tablespoon for marinara and brushing)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (plus ½ teaspoon for marinara)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (plus salt and black pepper to taste for marinara)
  • 1 ½ cups (150g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup (50g) pepperoni slices (optional)
  • ¼ cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • A handful fresh basil leaves, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water (about 110°F / 43°C) with sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes until frothy.
  2. Make the dough: In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until shaggy dough forms, then knead on floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. First rise: Place dough in lightly oiled bowl, cover with kitchen towel, and let rise in warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare marinara sauce: Heat olive oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté about 30 seconds. Stir in crushed tomatoes, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
  5. Roll out dough: Punch down dough and roll on floured surface into ¼-inch (6 mm) thick rectangle.
  6. Assemble pizza rolls: Evenly sprinkle mozzarella, pepperoni, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes over dough.
  7. Shape rolls: Roll dough tightly from one long edge into a log. Slice into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces with sharp knife or pizza cutter.
  8. Arrange and brush: Place rolls cut-side down on parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between. Brush tops with olive oil.
  9. Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake rolls for 18-22 minutes until golden and crisp.
  10. Serve: Let cool a few minutes, then serve warm with homemade marinara sauce.

Notes

Knead dough well for chewy, crispy texture. Roll dough thin but not too thin to avoid tearing. Avoid overstuffing rolls to prevent bursting. Simmer marinara sauce low and slow for best flavor. For extra crispiness, broil rolls 1-2 minutes at end of baking. Rolls can be fried instead of baked for different crunch. Let rolls cool slightly before serving to avoid molten cheese burns. Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days; reheat in oven to restore crispness. Freeze unbaked rolls on tray, then transfer to freezer bag; bake from frozen adding a few extra minutes.

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