Buy some frozen bread dough. They come in these "log" shapes,
in plastic bags, sold in the freezer section next to the frozen
biscuits.
I like to use Rhodes brand.
I like to use Rhodes brand.
Loosely cover the frozen bread dough with plastic wrap. Allow dough to thaw for a few hours at room temperature.
Roll dough out to approximately 11 x 11 square.
One frozen dough log makes one pepperoni roll.
Brush dough with olive oil or whatever cooking oil you prefer.
Brush dough with olive oil or whatever cooking oil you prefer.
Lay pepperoni on dough covering entire surface. I like to use sandwich pepperoni from the deli.
Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Next, sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese. You can use grated from a
can if that is what you already have on hand...but you can buy the
shredded Parmesan in a bag. You'll find it right next to the other bags
of shredded cheese.
Lightly sprinkle with Italian herbs...basically, some dried oregano,
parsley and basil. Be careful, not too much....oregano can be very
strong and you don't want too much!
Add a sprinkling of garlic powder. I was all out of garlic powder, so I used garlic salt.
Roll up dough starting at one edge of square. Brush some melted butter on top of uncooked pepperoni roll.
You do not need to let rise. Bake it right away. It will rise up in the oven perfectly.
Bake at 375 degrees for approx. 15 to 25 minutes.
Oven temps. and times may vary.
When done, top of roll should be golden brown and you should be able to make a tapping sound on the crust with your fingernail...just the same as when baking bread.
Make sure you allow pepperoni roll to cool completely before serving.
Bake at 375 degrees for approx. 15 to 25 minutes.
Oven temps. and times may vary.
When done, top of roll should be golden brown and you should be able to make a tapping sound on the crust with your fingernail...just the same as when baking bread.
Make sure you allow pepperoni roll to cool completely before serving.
