Pizza Pinwheels

Pizza Pinwheels bring all the pizza flavor (and a lot less mess) to your appetizer table.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings rolls

Calories 117kcal

Ingredients

1 ball pizza dough or 1 tube pizza crust, unrolled
¼ to ½ cup pizza sauce
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
20-24 slices pepperoni
1 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon pizza seasoning
6 leaves fresh basil chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (20°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out pizza dough into a 10-inch x 14-inch rectangle. (Approximate is fine!)
Spread pizza sauce evenly on the dough, leaving about an inch of dough uncovered at the edges. If the pizza dough keeps springing back on you, let it rest for a few minutes and then try again.
Top with an even layer of shredded cheese, then arrange pepperoni over top.
Using the short end of the rectangle, roll the dough up into a spiral log, being careful to push any wiggly ingredients back into place. Gently press the outer edge into the dough to seal the log.
Cut off the two jagged ends. (You can discard the end pieces or bake them as well.) Slice the log into 12 1-inch slices.
Arrange the slices 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, stir together minced garlic and olive oil. Brush the olive oil mixture onto the exposed dough on the rolls. Sprinkle with pizza seasoning.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Let cool slightly and garnish with chopped basil before serving.

Notes

If the pizza dough springs back while stretching or rolling, let it rest for a few minutes. This allows the gluten to relax, making it easier to work with. Pizza dough is easier to work with when it's had time to come to room temperature.

You can customize this recipe with your favorite pizza toppings. The possibilities are endless, whether it's roasted veggies, pesto sauce, or different types of cheese. Just remember not to overload the rolls to make sure the cheese melts evenly and holds them together.

Keep an eye on the rolls while baking to ensure they reach the perfect golden brown color. Depending on your oven, baking times may vary slightly, so check them around the 10-minute mark to avoid overcooking.

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