Pepperoni Rolls

Recipe View 5 mins In a small bowl, dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of sugar in 1 cup of warm water. Sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and let it stand for 5 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a large bowl, combine the flour, 3/4 cup sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, beaten eggs, and melted butter. Stir until a dough forms. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. (8 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs 30 mins Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover with a light cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 1 1/2 hours. (90 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 20 equal pieces, roughly the size of a golf ball. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Flatten each piece into a small rectangle, about 4 inches square. Layer 3 overlapping slices of pepperoni down the center of each rectangle, followed by another row of 3 slices. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Roll the dough around the pepperoni, pinching the edges to seal. Place the rolls seam-down on the prepared baking sheet. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 14 to 16 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly browned and the tops are a pale golden color. (15 minutes)