Description
West Virginia’s beloved Pepperoni Rolls deliver hearty comfort straight from Appalachian kitchens. Mountain State bakers craft these golden bread pockets with spicy pepperoni and warm, inviting flavors you’ll crave after one delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 150 grams (5 ounces) pepperoni slices
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 egg, beaten
Seasoning and Optional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a foundation for the dough with careful precision.
- Introduce warm liquid and olive oil into the dry mixture, gently folding and stirring until a cohesive, slightly tacky dough emerges.
- Transfer the developing dough onto a generously floured work surface, engaging in a rhythmic kneading process that transforms the initial ingredients into a smooth, supple texture with consistent elasticity.
- Tenderly nestle the prepared dough into a lightly lubricated container, draping a damp cloth over the top to create a nurturing environment for fermentation and rising.
- Allow the dough to undergo a transformative resting period, gradually expanding and developing complex flavors as it doubles in volume, signaling its readiness for the next culinary stage.
Notes
- Swap bread flour for all-purpose flour to create a more tender, softer roll texture that melts in your mouth.
- Consider adding garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the dough for an extra flavor boost that elevates the classic pepperoni roll.
- Use lukewarm water between 105-115°F to activate the yeast perfectly without killing its rising potential, ensuring a fluffy, light result.
- Allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free spot like near a preheated oven to help it rise faster and more consistently, creating better volume and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg