Whole Wheat Pepperoni Rolls.
*HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY MOM!*
She is incredible – love you Mom!
Are pepperoni rolls a Pittsburgh thing?
Since I have lived in a bubble my whole life, I am not sure.
However, I do know that pepperoni rolls go hand in hand with most sporting events. Wash ’em down with an ice cold beer, and there isn’t much better.
I don’t even like pepperoni.
But I was determined to make Mr. How Sweet some healthier pepperoni rolls. He asked for them last week, so after letting him suffer for 7 days, I tried my hand at them.
I made a whole wheat pizza dough and let it rise. Does the whole wheat counteract the endless grease from the processed meat and cheese? In my book, yes.
I wasn’t planning on trying one of the rolls – usually anything with pepperoni turns me off. Then Mr. How Sweet cut one in half and it just looked too good to be true.
It was to die for.
After eating half of one, I went shopping for some necessities (like bacon and Crisco) and thought about them the whole time. I was literally craving another bite. I couldn’t get my mind off them.
The best part about the rolls were the crispy dough. Usually pepperoni rolls are very thick and doughy. Since I don’t really love bread, this is another reason they aren’t my favorite.
Because the dough was 100% whole wheat, the bread was crunchy, crispy and thin. Dare I say it was perfect?
Whole Wheat Pepperoni Rolls
Homemade whole wheat pizza dough (I used 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon yeast, sea salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/2 cup warm water and let rise for 2-3 hours.)
4 slices mozzarella cheese
4 slices provolone cheese
1 package pepperoni
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-2 tablespoons garlic powder
Preheat over to 375.
After dough rises, roll it out so it is very thin. Depending on how many rolls you want (and which size you want them) cut the dough accordingly. I cut my dough into four pieces.
Brush each piece of dough with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of garlic powder. Add a layer of pepperoni, then a layer of cheese. I used cheese slices, but tore them in pieces to fit. Make sure you use a combo of mozzarella and provolone in each roll.
Starting at one end, fold the roll to the end (like a jellyroll) and pinch the sides close. Lay on a baking sheet sprayed with non-stick spray.
Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes, turning the rolls halfway through.
I beg of you – you need to make these soon. In the name of all things holy, they are incredible. And this is coming from a pepperoni-hater.
I will be at the beach this week, but don’t you worry, I have posts lined up for you because I am a nutjob. I am also going to be blogging about our daily beach life under Fit Bites. Fun, huh? :)
95 Comments on “Whole Wheat Pepperoni Rolls.”
They sound really good! I’ve never had one!
Yay! Beach life! I miss the beach already. These things actually look really good and have me craving cheese. Thanks a lot. Another vegan day down the tubes!
My kids are going to LOVE this one. Yum.
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I think pepperoni rolls are a West Virginia thing and originated there. For as long as I can remember, my family has brought pepperoni rolls back by the truckful every time we went there. These look so good!
I don’t know if these are a Pittsburgh thing, but I’d sure love these rolls over here in Ottawa, Canada! I love whole wheat crust, and I always fold my pizza, so I know I’ll love these. Mmmm..
Happy Birthday to your mom :) These pizza bites look yummy!
Happy Birthday to your mom!!!
Omg those look amazing! I’m saving this recipe.
Enjoy your time at the beach! Which beach are you going to?
mmm these loook amazing…although, I have never seen them at sporting events..perhaps that is a usa thing :P
Pepperoni rolls are an American thing! I have never tried them with wheat bread though! Thanks for a great recipe!
YUM! I make these a lot on Friday nights for the family. They are a great party appetizer, too!
Happy Birthday to your mama!!!!!!!! These rolls rocks. I make something similar for parties and they fly right off the platter. Perfect with some pizza sauce for dipping
Happy Birthday to your Mom!! :) I’ll have to ask my grandma about pepperoni rolls. Hopefully she knows all about ’em so she make them for me!!!!! :) They look reeeeeally good to me!! :)
it’s monday morning.
i’m trying to think of something to write here, in response to your blog about pepperoni rolls, but, like i said, it’s Monday morning.
do you know what that means?
my brain is not working.
it’s still on weekend mode.
even though it’s clearly no longer the weekend.
it’s not only monday morning.
oh, no.
it’s flag day.
i think we shouldn’t have to work on flag day.
who am i kidding.
i think we shouldn’t have to work on mondays.
or any days, really.
wouldn’t that be splendid.
i dont really like pepperoni, that much either.
as i sit here and think of my response to your whole wheat pepperoni rolls, the only thoughts that come to my mind are:
-darn it, heather, you aren’t suppose to read Jess’s blog before breakfast.
-maybe i should order pepperoni pizza for lunch.
-wait. you dont even LIKE pepperoni that much.
-i wish that last word was munch instead of much, because then it would rhyme with lunch.
-im really interested in this homemade pizza dough.
-perhaps this is something i should consider making.
-she used honey in it. is that normal?
-or does that have something to do with her blog name?
-i bet it’s good.
-i bet when we have our blend sleep over (you know. one of these days.) i can convince Jess to make this dough and then we can get a BUNCH of fun toppings to make our own pizzas.
-and. you know. blog about it.
-wait a second. pizza?
-we are not eating whole wheat pizza dough.
-we are eating BROWNIE PIZZA.
-duh.
-but maybe we can have both?
-along with Gorgonzola Stuffed Olives
-and maybe some Roasted Garlic Hummus (it is it’s own food group, right?)
-oh, man. remember that time you made the provolone stuffed fried zuccini?
-and the bbq ranch chicken sliders?
– also. im pretty sure every sleepover needs loaded nachos.
-and some of those cookies and cream brownies
-and maybe the baileys brownies.
-and the cappachino brownies.
-but mostly…that brownie pizza.
-although, someone will have to roll us home the next day.
-and i will be wearing a bed sheet.
-because Lord knows I wont be able to fit into anything i own the next day.
-not even my jeans from 2007.
-or pajama pants.
-or my “i always feel better in this tshirt dress” dress.
-nope. a bed sheet.
-i hope you’re ready.
You lost me at “bed sheet”
Seriously. I just spit laughing so hard at that.
BLEND SLEEPOVER 2010 ZOMG!!!!
These look totally delightful. Mr. KD would be ALL about these. Maybe I’ll try them in the near future. Have so much fun at the beach!!
Have a great vacation at the beach! You definitely deserve some R&R girl! Thanks for all your amazing and support comments on my blog. You always make me smile! :)
I love pizza rolls, those look awesome.
it cracks me up that basically everything i love, you hate :) i would go fat kid on these the second they were out of the oven!
hahaha.
oh, Heather. I adore you.
Not like pepperoni?!?! Craziness. These pizza rolls look just like the ones I posted about (I swear, we create so many similar foods!). We make them every year for Christmas, so it’s not just a Pittsburgh thing, nope. And I like how you called them heathIER, rather than healthy :) I do thing the whole wheat bread helps, but still doesn’t make them healthy. But good? HELL YEAH!
Your pepperoni rolls looks FABULOUS!
My family actually calls that “garbage bread”…I guess we all have our own name for it! ;)
I like to fill mine with crumbled chicken sausage, peppers, and onions…SOOO good!
My mom used to make these all the time when I was growing up..she was from PA, so that totally makes sense!
Oh much gosh, apparently I’ve been needing pizza rolls in my life. These look redonkulous.
Jealous you’re off to the beach for a week! Pepperoni rolls are certainly not a Chicago, Tulsa, or Columbus thing…but they sound wonderful! Love that you made it whole wheat :)
..and you’re officially a pepperoni convert! yay. have fun at the beach!
My husband would LOVE these. I always make him regular ones but for some reason the dough in the middle never cooks all the way through. Maybe from the pepperoni grease? I dunno… I’ll have to try your recipe :)
Happy birthday to your mom! I’m not a fan of pepperoni either (grease makes my tummy ache :() but these do look yummy… and a crusty whole wheat crust is even better! :D
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happy birthday to your mama!!! those look SO delicious, but sadly I dont eat pepperoni :( but my gosh, they look delicious like little calzones!!
OMG I know my hubby would love this! I might give it a try and make this for lunch when we spend the day together Thursday. Thanks for the great pictures!
these I would love!! I’ve made something similar, including other italian meats and peppers, etc, basically an antipasti plate dumped into dough. so delicious… you’d probably like it even less :)
Yes, I think they are. I haven’t had them since college (which was outside of Pittsburgh). Loved them though.
Happy birthday to your mama!!
Mmmmm. Pepperoni rolls. This post made me miss home – ask someone in California what a pepperoni roll is and they will think you are nuts. They are a West Virginia thing – Go Mountaineers!!!! Thanks for the recipe I know what we are having for snack today :)
congrats to jenna and you my dear, try to stay sane before you’re outie. Can’t wait…for you. That is! I am happy to be staying put for awhile :)
Wholewheat flour totally neutralises grease, it’s a scientific fact ;P
Happy Birthday Mama How Sweet!
I’ve never heard of a pepperoni roll, but these look damn good! I love pepperoni. It’s only second to my love of bread. So, there you go. I’d dip these in some marinara sauce and call it a day.
Yummy! I’m so glad that I have pizza in the fridge so this post can’t torment me! Nope not one bit!
Happy Birthday Mom!
Happy Birthday How Sweet Mom!!!!
I used to LOVE pepperoni rolls when I ate meat. I make them now with tomato instead. I’ll have to post that recipe sometime!
Personally, I think Pepperoni Rolls are a Pennsylvania thing. I’d never heard of them until I visited family in PA last summer.
Enjoy the beach! I ‘m jealous—haven’t gotten to the beach yet this year
Wow, those DO look about perfect. I love pepperoni and happen to love your healthified version with whole wheat!
Happy Birthday How Sweet Mom!!
Those look great! I don’t like pepperoni either, but they still sound good!
These look so good, I hope you like pepperoni now! I love your reasoning that whole wheat flour will counteract the greasyness – genius!
This looks perfect to moi :)
How do we get you on TV, in a book, and on a billboard. oh, and your own magazine too. You are super-ridiculous in the kitchen, woman.
Yum! Have you ever tried turkey pepperoni? It has the same effect on me as the whole wheat crust…when it’s better for you, you can eat more :)
I have never bothered since I normally don’t like pepperoni, but that is a fabulous idea!
I can only imagine how excited my husband would be to devour these!
I’ve never heard of pepperoni rolls. But now that I have I want to make some. So, so bad. One day I’m just going to start cooking everything you’ve ever blogged about.
Enjoy the beach!
If you hear a knock at your door, it’s my husband…I just showed him this and he is demanding it asap.