Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

 Ingredients 

• 1 package refrigerated pizza dough, or homemade
• 1 jar pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 package pepperonis
• Add ins: Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, onions, Italian sausage

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. and grease a 9 x 13 baking dish. 

Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll it to about 1/3 inch thick. (You want it to bake through, so don't keep the dough too thick.)

Spread the pizza sauce all over the surface of the crust. Do a thin coating of sauce. 

Add a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese to the sauce. 

Top with pepperonis, or other toppings of your choice, and roll it tightly like cinnamon rolls. (Roll it length-wise so you have a long log. Start at one long side and roll the pizza dough until you reach the other long end.)

Slice the pizza log into 1 inch slices and place in your prepared pan. (Use a sharp serrated knife for this since it can be difficult to cut the pepperonis.). Cut slowly and hold dough log together with your free hand. 

Place in your preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the rolls are cooked through. 

Enjoy! 

Tip: If you find that the pizza roll is difficult to cut, store it in the refrigerator until the dough gets firm. Then use the serrated knife to cut it into slices. This helps to keep the dough from falling apart.