Pizza rolls are a savory, cheese-filled take on cinnamon rolls! My version is ready in under an hour and can be customized with your favorite dough, sauce, and toppings.
Recipe: https://sugarspunrun.com/pizza-rolls/
Ingredients
1 homemade pizza dough (Recipe: https://sugarspunrun.com/the-best-pizza-dough-recipe/)
Olive oil, for brushing
¼-⅓ cup pizza sauce (65-90g)
6 oz shredded mozzarella cheese (170g)
Pepperoni (optional)
2 Tablespoons salted butter, melted (28g)
Grated parmesan cheese, for sprinkling, optional
Fresh shredded basil or dried basil for sprinkling, optional
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Instructions
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Prepare pizza dough as per instructions. Once dough is finished rising, turn out onto a lightly floured surface, knead briefly to create a smooth and cohesive dough (about 3-5 times) and roll dough into a 15×9” (38 x 23cm) rectangle.
04:55 Brush surface of the dough lightly with olive oil. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a ¼” (0.6cm) perimeter around the edges. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the sauce. Layer pepperoni evenly on top of the cheese, if using.
06:38 Starting with the longer end of the rectangle, roll tightly into a log. Place on a parchment paper lined baking tray or plate and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 15 minutes (if chilling longer than 15 minutes, cover with plastic wrap). This will make the roll easier to cut and less likely to spring apart in the oven. While pizza roll is chilling, preheat oven to 400F (205C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
07:30 Once oven is preheated, remove log from the refrigerator and use a serrated knife to cut pizza roll into 1” (2.5cm) segments. Lay these flat on prepared baking sheet, spacing rolls at least 1” (2.5cm) apart.
08:22 Use a pastry brush to lightly brush the surface of each roll with melted butter.
08:53 Transfer to center rack of 400F (205C) preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden brown.
09:05 After removing from the oven sprinkle tops with parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired. Allow to cool slightly before enjoying.
Notes
Storing
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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35 Comments
Mouth watering!
Looks yummy!
You are just the best! Great videos. You never run out of great ideas and inspiration. Lucky kids, moms making pizza rolls!
I’m going to make these the next time the grandkids are over. They are picky eaters but they will love these! Thank you!
I actually made pizzas last night using this/your pizza dough recipe. It was great!!
Great idea! I make pinwheels with salami & provolone and next time I'm going to make pizza rolls! Thanks for sharing!! 🍕 ❤
I put a piece of tape on the cut edge of plastic wrap. It really helps to keep it from sticking to the rest of the plastic
Your recipe is still #1
Hi Sam how are you I’m Laura I made the veagatable soup it was so so good I’m going to make this
Those look delicious! I’ll give them a go ..☺️
Hello sweet Sam!!! My grand babies are going to love these. Thanks again for a fabulous idea! God bless and keep all of you!!❤
Happy New Year! I wanted to tell you that I made your chocolate sugar recipe for Christmas. Oh my gosh, I couldn't stop eating them! They are soooooo good! Next time I'll get a better quality cocoa powder. I used Hershey's but I would like a deeper chocolate flavor. This recipe is now in my favorite Christmas cookie recipes!!!! Thank you!
would they work to put them in muffin pans?
I’m always looking for good appetizers. My brother is a picky eater and I think he’ll love these!
Perfect finger food
Mmmm, the perfect football snack! Nice recipe, Sam. Ty. ✌️❤️⭐️🥂
Looks great but no italian seasoning or oregano sorinkled over the sauce???
I know about pizza minis but this pizza roll recipe is actually a great idea!! Cheers!!
4:31 PM Love 💕 the recipe, definitely going to try it. All the best for the New Year.🎊🧨🎉🎆.
My batch just came out the oven and are delicious! 10/10 Perfect snow day food!
Bahaha
“If you wanna do olives, I would never” 😂
I love olives but the rest of my family does not!
I wonder does dough feels soft?
Why wouldn't your recipe be #1? Your food is always great!
It's a bit off-topic, but can I just tell you how much I love it that you put the measurements of the ingredients right in the directions on your website? It saves all the scrolling and it is hugely convenient. It's reason #2 for why I prefer your online recipes to all others. It's crazy to me that most don't do this!
You really take a bit of one and then put it back on the pile? Okay, maybe it's not that gross if you're just eating with immediate family, but that's weird, at best. Can't watch the rest of the video because I can't unsee that will think of nothing else.
Ahh different version of Pizza rolls wow I am surprised and now I know
Would active dry yeast be okay?
You are an amazing cook , chef an educator. Thank you so much. You inspire people to try new things.
Checked out your pizza dough recipe and pleased to see you added weights.
1-6-2025 Just check still #1 on the web. 🍕🍕
The fact that your pizza dough recipe from 2018 is number one on Google is extremely impressive. What’s even more impressive is that it has nearly 9,000 comments and you’re still responding to people’s questions. I’d say that 99.999% of people in your situation with that recipe would have stopped responding years ago if they ever even responded at all. I’m so glad that I found your channel. You’re a phenomenal cook and an even better person. I hope that you have a extraordinary Tuesday, Samantha!!! 🍻
Perfect for my brother-in-law's birthday!
Americans really need to learn proper measurements.
Hi! Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱❤ Your recipe worked out amazingly!!! It was my first time trying to bake something since we moved out together with my boyfriend and I was a bit scared because I used an air fryer but turned out great!! This definitely became a core memory for our new life in our little home ❤ thank you from the bottom of my heart 😊💖✨
That look so amazing 💯 very intelligent cook making chefs