Easy Pizza Pinwheels
Pizza Pinwheels are savory baked spirals made with soft pizza dough, tomato sauce, melted cheese, and chopped beef or turkey pepperoni. They have crisp golden edges, tender centers, and a convenient handheld shape for snacks or appetizers.
Equipment
- Large baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Rolling Pin
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pastry brush
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cup finely chopped cooked beef or turkey pepperoni
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan-style cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian-style seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional
- Extra pizza sauce for dipping optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle measuring roughly 12 by 16 inches.
- Spread the sauce over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border.
- Add the mozzarella, pepperoni, grated cheese, seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Roll the dough tightly from one long edge and pinch the seam closed.
- Chill the log for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Cut it into 12 equal slices.
- Arrange the slices cut-side up and brush the dough with olive oil.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden, bubbling, and no longer doughy in the center.
- Rest for 5 minutes, garnish if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Use a thick sauce and avoid overfilling the dough.