Gabi's Homemade Pizza Rolls

INGREDIENTS FOR DOUGH:

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 1/3 cups warm
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

DIRECTIONS FOR DOUGH:

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.

EASY VERSION: I’ve read that you can also use Betty Crocker Pizza Crust (just add water and let rise) to make these rolls! Definitely worth a try!

SAUCE:
I used RAGU Pizza Sauce (‘old world style’ J ). Use any brand you like.
Spoon over crust to within 1/2-in. of edges.

TOPPINGS:
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (1 ½ cups for each portion of dough, the rest is to sprinkle on top when the rolls are cut and on the baking sheet)
sliced pepperoni (I used turkey pepperoni)
anything else you like!

DIRECTIONS FOR THE ROLLS:
Makes 24 Rolls

1. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal.
2. Cut each roll into 12 slices.
3. Place cut side down on a greased baking sheet.
4. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
5. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted.
6. Serve warm.