pizza swirls

Dinner

Pizza Swirls

Pinwheel-style baked rolls filled with pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings—great for parties, snacks, or kids’ lunches.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Ingredients

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry
yeast
1 1/3 cups warm water (110
degrees to 115 degrees f)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
sauce:
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
toppings:
4 cups shredded mozzarella
cheese, divided
2 (3 ounce) packages sliced
pepperoni
1 (2.25 ounce) can chopped ripe
olives, drained

Directions

In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add oil, sugar, salt
and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to
form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth
and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning
once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until
doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured
surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 12-in. x 8-in.
rectangle; set aside.
For sauce, combine the onion and garlic in a microwave-safe dish.
Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce and
basil; cover and cook at 50% power for 3 minutes or until bubbly.
Spoon over crust to within 1/2-in. of edges. Sprinkle with 3 cups
mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and olives.
Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal.
Cut each roll into 12 slices. Place cut side down on a greased
baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 400 degrees
F for 15 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Serve
warm.