Stuffed pizza dough with layers of cheese, pepperoni, herbs and sauce, rolled and baked until golden.
# Components:
→ Dough and Preparation
01 - 1 pound pizza dough
02 - All-purpose flour, as needed for dusting
→ Sauce and Seasoning
03 - 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce, plus additional for serving
04 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Cheese and Filling
06 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
08 - 20 to 25 slices pepperoni
→ Finishing
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Lightly dust a work surface with flour and roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle approximately 10 by 14 inches.
03 - Spread an even layer of marinara sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
04 - Distribute shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce and arrange pepperoni slices in a single layer on top.
05 - Sprinkle grated parmesan, dried oregano, and garlic powder over the filling.
06 - Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log, tucking ends underneath to seal.
07 - Transfer to prepared baking sheet seam-side down. Brush the surface with olive oil and make 3 to 4 shallow diagonal cuts across the top.
08 - Bake in the center of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
09 - Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with additional marinara sauce for dipping.
