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Best Pepperoni Rolls

Pepperoni rolls are fun food for on-the-go made with brioche bread, pepperoni, and cheeses.
Prep Time40 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Proof1 hr
Total Time1 hr 55 mins
Course: brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pepperoni pockets, pepperoni roll recipe, pepperoni rolls
Servings: 20 rolls

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup warm water
  • 2 packs rapid rise yeast or dry active yeast
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 stick of butter
  • 6 ½ to 7 cups unbleached flour
  • 2 egg reserve some of the egg white to brush an egg wash on top. About a tablespoon of egg white and teaspoon of water.
  • 6 tablespoon sugar
  • 2  ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Prepare a cookie sheet by greasing it with butter or refined coconut oil.
  • In a large bowl add both packs of rapid-rise yeast and sugar to your water, and stir. Let set for up to 5 minutes to activate.
  • While yeast is activating, place milk and butter in a saucepan. Heat over low heat until the butter melts. Let cool slightly,(until warm) and pour into a medium mixing bowl with yeast mixture. Whisk in eggs and salt. Leave about a tablespoon of egg white aside for brushing.
  • One cup at a time, add flour and stir in with a wooden spoon until all flour is incorporated.
  • Cover and let rise, until it's double in size.
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead dough several times until a smooth consistency is achieved.
  • Tear off a golf ball size piece of dough. Flatten the dough out by pressing with your fingers or a rolling pin. Put in the desired amount of pepperoni and cheese and hot pepper slices if desired.
  • Tuck in sides, and roll the same way you would roll a burrito.
  • Place on prepared cookie sheet.
  • Continue until all the dough is used. It should make 20-24. Let them set and rise a little.
  • Before putting it in the oven, brush with egg white and water mix.
  • Place in your oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly brown on top. Enjoy!