Carrie’s Pizza Rolls
Cook Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Prep Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours and 25 minutes
Description: Elevate your pizza game with Carrie’s Pizza Rolls, a delightful creation that combines the goodness of homemade dough, a rich and flavorful sauce, and a cheesy, gooey filling. These rolls are not only a treat for your taste buds but also a healthier option, falling under the Low Cholesterol category, making them perfect for a guilt-free indulgence. Ideal for busy weeknights or whenever you crave a pizza fix, these oven-baked rolls are a wholesome alternative to your regular takeout.
Keywords: Healthy, Weeknight, Oven
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 3521.8
- Fat Content: 108.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 39g
- Cholesterol Content: 183.9mg
- Sodium Content: 2905.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 548.4g
- Fiber Content: 96.2g
- Sugar Content: 29.7g
- Protein Content: 134.2g
Ingredients:
- 1 packet dry yeast
- 1/2 cup water (for yeast mixture)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cups white flour
- 1/2 cup water (for dough)
- 1 garlic clove
- 4 tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup romano cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
Instructions:
- Dough: Dissolve the yeast with honey and 1/2 cup water; let it stand for 10 minutes.
- Put 4 cups of flour in a large mixing bowl; stir in oil, water, and yeast mixture. Mix thoroughly.
- Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Let the dough rise for 1 hour until doubled.
- Punch down and roll on a floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- Cut into rectangles about 4 x 6 inches or the desired size of the pizza roll.
| Step | Dough Preparation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dissolve yeast with honey and 1/2 cup water; let stand 10 minutes. |
| 2 | Put 4 cups flour in large mixing bowl; stir in oil, water, and yeast mixture. Mix thoroughly. |
| 3 | Knead 8 to 10 minutes. |
| 4 | Let dough rise 1 hour until doubled. |
| 5 | Punch down and roll on floured surface to about 1/2-inch. |
| 6 | Cut into rectangles about 4 x 6 inches or desired size of pizza roll. |
- Sauce: Place all ingredients (except Mozzarella cheese) in a crock-pot and simmer on low for about 2 hours.
- Let the sauce cool to room temperature. Hot sauce will make the dough soggy.
| Step | Sauce Preparation |
|---|---|
| 7 | Place all ingredients (except Mozzarella cheese) in a crock-pot and simmer on low for about 2 hours. |
| 8 | Let cool to room temperature. Hot sauce will make dough soggy. |
- Rolls: Place a small amount of sauce on the dough rectangles, spreading it to cover the entire piece of dough.
- Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese over half of the dough.
- Roll up the dough burrito-style, sealing edges with moistened fingers.
- Place rolls on a cookie sheet. Allow to rest for about 10 minutes.
| Step | Roll Assembly |
|---|---|
| 9 | Place a small amount of sauce on the dough rectangles, spreading it to cover the entire piece of dough. |
| 10 | Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese over half of the dough. |
| 11 | Roll up the dough burrito-style, sealing edges with moistened fingers. |
| 12 | Place rolls on a cookie sheet. Allow to rest for about 10 minutes. |
- Bake in a hot 500-degree oven until the dough is golden brown.
- Serve rolls with a side bowl of hot pizza sauce for dipping the pizza rolls.
| Step | Baking and Serving |
|---|---|
| 13 | Bake in a hot 500-degree oven until the dough is golden brown. |
| 14 | Serve rolls with a side bowl of hot pizza sauce for dipping the pizza rolls. |
- These pizza rolls freeze beautifully and can be reheated in the microwave. Feel free to experiment with variations by adding slices of mushroom, olive, shredded beef, pepperoni slices, or whatever you fancy in addition to the Mozzarella cheese inside the pizza roll.
Note: Ensure the sauce is cooled before applying it to the dough to maintain the perfect texture. The freezing option makes these rolls a convenient make-ahead snack or meal. Get creative with your fillings to customize these pizza rolls to suit your taste buds. Enjoy the wholesome goodness of Carrie’s Pizza Rolls with every bite!
