Pepperoni Roll

Name: Pepperoni Roll
Total time: 100 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs. pizza dough; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 cups sliced pepperoni; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; ½ tsp. ground black pepper; 2 Tbsp. cornmeal; 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds

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This is a favorite Italian snack along the Eastern Seaboard.

Serves: 16Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 1 hour 40 minutesDifficulty: Medium

Serves: 16

Ingredients

2 lbs. pizza dough
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cups sliced pepperoni
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ tsp. ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. cornmeal
2 Tbsp. sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1
On a floured surface, roll dough into a 9" × 16" rectangle. Brush liberally with olive oil, then cover dough with pepperoni slices. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top, then sprinkle with black pepper.
Step 2
Starting from a long side of the dough, lift the edge and begin rolling the dough tightly, jelly-roll fashion, being careful to encase the filling with each turn.
Step 3
Sprinkle a baking sheet with cornmeal and place the roll on the sheet. Sprinkle sesame seeds over roll. Cover and let stand 1 hour. Bake at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until nicely browned. Let stand a few minutes, then slice crosswise and serve.

Recipe Information

Serves: 16

Ingredients

2 lbs. pizza dough
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cups sliced pepperoni
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ tsp. ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. cornmeal
2 Tbsp. sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1
On a floured surface, roll dough into a 9" × 16" rectangle. Brush liberally with olive oil, then cover dough with pepperoni slices. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top, then sprinkle with black pepper.
Step 2
Starting from a long side of the dough, lift the edge and begin rolling the dough tightly, jelly-roll fashion, being careful to encase the filling with each turn.
Step 3
Sprinkle a baking sheet with cornmeal and place the roll on the sheet. Sprinkle sesame seeds over roll. Cover and let stand 1 hour. Bake at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until nicely browned. Let stand a few minutes, then slice crosswise and serve.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Calories	300
Total Fat	18g
Saturated Fat	5g
Cholesterol	30mg
Sodium	670mg
Total Carbohydrate	26g
Dietary Fiber	1g
Sugars	2g
Protein	13g