Description
Savory pizza pinwheels roll classic Italian flavors into compact, irresistible bites perfect for snacking or parties. Crisp edges, melted cheese, and zesty marinara make these handheld treats a crowd-pleasing sensation you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm water, allowing it to foam and become frothy for about 5-7 minutes, indicating the yeast is alive and ready.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, garlic powder, and dried oregano, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Pour the activated yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour blend, kneading until a smooth, elastic dough forms that pulls away from the bowl’s sides.
- Cover the dough and let it rest in a warm area for approximately 30 minutes, allowing it to rise and develop flavor.
- Roll out the dough into a large rectangular shape, ensuring an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.
- Spread marinara sauce evenly across the dough’s surface, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent spillage.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce, creating a complete cheese layer.
- Arrange pepperoni slices strategically across the cheese, ensuring even distribution.
- Dust the surface with grated parmesan cheese for an additional flavor boost.
- Carefully roll the dough tightly from the long side, creating a compact log shape.
- Slice the rolled dough into 1-inch thick pinwheels using a sharp knife.
- Place pinwheels on a baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- Choose room-temperature ingredients to ensure smooth dough consistency and better yeast activation.
- Knead the dough thoroughly to develop gluten, creating a more elastic and tender texture for pinwheels.
- Brush pinwheels with garlic butter or olive oil before baking to enhance golden-brown color and add extra flavor depth.
- Experiment with alternative fillings like ham and swiss, vegetarian options with bell peppers, or swap pepperoni for spicy salami to customize the recipe.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg