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Pizza Pull Apart Rolls with Cheese, Pepperoni, and Garlic Herb Butter Recipe

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These Pizza Pull Apart Rolls are soft, buttery garlic herb yeast rolls generously stuffed and topped with melting cheese, pepperoni, and optional savory add-ins like Italian sausage, green peppers, and black olives. Finished with a garlicky herb butter, these pull-apart rolls make a fun and flavorful appetizer or snack perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

Dough & Filling

  • 2 teaspoons Platinum Yeast from Red Star
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk
  • 3 Tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
  • 2 and 3/4 cups (360g) bread flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed
  • 1 and 1/2 cups (135g) shredded melting cheese
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped pepperoni (or more cheese)

Topping

  • 1/2 cup (45g) shredded melting cheese
  • 1/4 cup (30g) chopped pepperoni (or more cheese)
  • optional: 4 ounces (113g) uncooked ground Italian sausage
  • optional: 1/3 cup (50g) chopped green pepper
  • optional: 2 Tablespoons (20g) sliced black olives

Garlic Herb Butter for Brushing

  • 2 Tablespoons (28g) butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Optional for Serving

  • Pizza sauce
  • Chopped fresh basil
  • Crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the platinum yeast, sugar, and whole milk warmed to about 110°F to activate the yeast. Add the melted butter, egg, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, mixing well. Gradually add bread flour, stirring until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding more flour if necessary.
  2. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  3. Prepare Filling & Topping: While the dough rises, shred the cheese and chop pepperoni. If using, prepare the optional ingredients like ground Italian sausage by cooking thoroughly and draining excess fat. Chop green peppers and slice olives if included.
  4. Shape the Rolls: Once risen, punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a large rectangle about 12×15 inches. Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheese and chopped pepperoni (and any optional fillings) over the dough. Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log.
  5. Cut and Arrange Rolls: Slice the roll into 20-24 equal pieces, about 1 to 1.5 inches thick. Place the rolls cut side up close together in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, allowing some space for a final rise.
  6. Second Rise: Cover the rolls loosely and let them rise for another 45 minutes to 1 hour until puffed and nearly doubled in size.
  7. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the rolls complete their final rise.
  8. Add Toppings: After rising, sprinkle the rolls with the topping cheese, pepperoni, and any additional optional toppings like cooked Italian sausage, green peppers, and olives.
  9. Bake the Rolls: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Prepare Garlic Herb Butter: While the rolls bake, mix the melted butter with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
  11. Brush and Serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately brush generously with the garlic herb butter. Serve warm with optional pizza sauce, fresh basil, and crushed red pepper flakes for dipping or garnishing.

Notes

  • Using Platinum Yeast helps achieve a soft, airy texture in the dough.
  • Allowing the dough to properly rise twice is essential for fluffy rolls.
  • Feel free to customize filling ingredients based on personal taste or dietary preferences.
  • These rolls freeze well before the second rise; thaw and proceed with the second rise and baking steps when ready.
  • Make sure not to overfill the rolls to avoid filling leakage during baking.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture; leftover rolls can be reheated wrapped in foil.

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