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Pepperoni rolls are a WV food tradition to serve at any parties or sporting events. Pepperoni slices baked in a warm bread.
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PEPPERONI ROLLS

A WV traditional food of a hot roll, filled with pepperoni and baked. Perfect for tailgates, parties, lunches and camping.
Course Appetizers, Breads, Sandwiches/Burgers
Cuisine American
Keyword Pepperoni Rolls, WV Pepperoni Rolls
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 36
Calories 318kcal
Author pamelashank2015

Ingredients

  • 1 bag 36 count frozen dinner rolls
  • pepperoni slices about 230
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese optional

Instructions

  • Arrange frozen rolls on a large sheet cake pan or platter. Allow space between the rolls.
  • Cover with paper towels or kitchen towel, and thaw at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • When rolls are softened, flatten a roll in palm of hand. Arrange 6-8 slices of pepperoni in the roll.
  • Add small amount cheese if desired.(optional)
  • Fold sides up to cover pepperoni and roll into a ball or oval shape. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Continue doing same with all of the rolls. When arranging on baking sheets, keep about 3 inches between each pepperoni roll. Cover with kitchen towels and allow to rise at room temperature for about 4 hours.
  • Bake @ 350 degrees until rolls are light golden brown.
  • Remove from baking sheet onto a paper towel lined plate to drain grease from the bottom. Allow to set for about 2 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  • Store in an air tight container or wrap individually in cling wrap.
  • Makes 36 rolls.

Notes

NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER. Calorie count provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Tips:
  • Allow the dough to thaw for 1 hour prior to putting them together. This will let them be rolled easier and remain smooth.
  • Let the rolls raise after the pepperoni is added.  I usually do 3-4 hours.
  • Remove them from the oven as soon as they are a light golden brown.  Allow to set on the pan about 5 minutes. Remove the rolls to a paper towel lined plate to drain grease, then to a cooling rack. Sometimes there will be a lot of grease in the pepperoni.