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Close-up of cheesy Pizza Rolls with golden tops and a visible spiral shape

Pizza Rolls

Soft homemade dough rolled with seasoned chicken, tomato sauce, bell pepper, and mozzarella, then baked into cheesy spiral Pizza Rolls.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
chill time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour 500 g
  • 1 tbsp yeast 10 g
  • 1 3/4 tsp salt 10 g
  • 1 1/4 cups milk 300 g
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil 20 g
Filling + topping
  • 9 oz chicken mince 250 g
  • 3/4 cup sweet bell pepper diced (100 g)
  • About 1/2 cup tomato sauce 100 g
  • 2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded (250 g)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife (or serrated knife)
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Kitchen towel or plastic wrap

Method
 

  1. Warm the milk until it feels warm (not hot). Stir in the yeast and let sit 5–10 minutes until slightly foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Pour in the yeast-milk mixture and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead 8–10 minutes by hand (or 6–7 minutes with a mixer) until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise until puffy, about 45–60 minutes.
  4. Cook the chicken mince in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up. Season with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, oregano, and Italian seasoning. Cook until no longer pink. Let cool slightly.
  5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Punch down the dough and roll into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
  7. Spread tomato sauce over the dough. Sprinkle the cooked chicken and diced bell pepper evenly. Add most of the mozzarella, saving a little for topping.
  8. Roll the dough into a tight log. Slice into 8 even spirals.
  9. Arrange on the baking sheet. Cover and let puff 15–20 minutes. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining mozzarella.
  10. Bake 15–20 minutes, until golden and baked through. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 21gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 275mgPotassium: 281mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 3.4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 216mgIron: 2.8mg

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Notes

 
  • If the dough feels sticky, dust lightly with flour, but keep it soft for fluffy rolls.
  • Ground turkey works well instead of chicken mince.
  • Use pizza sauce or marinara instead of tomato sauce if that’s what you have.
  • For clean slices, use a serrated knife and gentle sawing motion.
  • Store leftovers airtight in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.

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