Here are two easy, delicious ways to make Pizza Rolls (bite-sized) and Pizza Scrolls (swirled pinwheels) — both use similar ingredients but with slightly different shaping. Pick the one you prefer!
🍕 PIZZA ROLLS (Bite-Sized)
Soft dough rolled around cheese + pepperoni, then baked into cheesy little rolls.
Ingredients (Makes ~20 rolls)
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1–1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup mini pepperoni (or chopped regular pepperoni)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Olive oil, for brushing
Optional:
- Parmesan
- Red pepper flakes
- Basil or parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Roll Out the Dough
- Roll pizza dough into a 10×14-inch rectangle.
3. Add Fillings
- Spread pizza sauce thinly over the dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and pepperoni evenly.
- Add garlic powder & Italian seasoning.
4. Roll It Up
- Roll tightly from the long side into a log.
- Slice into 1–1.5 inch rolls.
5. Bake
- Place cut-side up on the sheet.
- Brush tops with olive oil.
- Bake 14–18 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
6. Serve
- Sprinkle with Parmesan or herbs.
- Serve with extra warm pizza sauce for dipping.
🍕 PIZZA SCROLLS (Soft, Bakery-Style Pinwheels)
Great for lunchboxes — softer, fluffier, and taller than pizza rolls.
Ingredients (Makes ~12 scrolls)
Same as above, but add:
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan inside the filling
- Egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp water)
Instructions
1. Prepare Dough the Same Way
- Roll dough into a rectangle and spread with sauce + cheese + toppings.
2. Roll, Slice, and Arrange
- Roll into a tight log.
- Slice into 12 thick scrolls.
- Place scrolls touching each other in a greased baking dish (like cinnamon rolls).
3. Brush & Bake
- Brush with egg wash for a glossy top.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 22–28 minutes until fluffy and golden.
4. Finish
- Brush with melted garlic butter (optional but amazing!).
- Sprinkle with Parmesan or herbs.
✨ Variations
- Hawaiian: ham + pineapple
- Supreme: olives, onions, peppers, sausage
- Meatlovers: pepperoni, bacon, sausage
- Margherita: fresh mozzarella + basil
- Veggie: spinach, mushrooms, roasted peppers
🍕 Quick Shortcut Version
Use crescent roll dough:
- Unroll.
- Layer sauce, cheese, toppings.
- Roll, slice, bake at 375°F for 12–15 min.
If you want, I can give you a homemade pizza dough recipe, an air-fryer version, or a stuffed “pizzadilla”-style roll!
