Hot Honey Pepperoni Rolls (Print Version)

Golden rolls stuffed with pepperoni and cheese, brushed with a spicy honey glaze.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 pound pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)

→ Filling

02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

→ Hot Honey Glaze

06 - 1/3 cup honey
07 - 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
09 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ For Assembly

10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a 12 by 8-inch rectangle.
03 - Evenly distribute mozzarella, pepperoni slices, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning over the dough, keeping a 1/2-inch border clear.
04 - Starting from a long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log, pinching the seam to seal.
05 - Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Brush each roll lightly with olive oil.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until rolls are golden and cheese is bubbly.
08 - Meanwhile, gently heat honey, hot sauce, butter, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan until melted and fluid.
09 - Remove rolls from oven and brush them generously with the hot honey glaze.
10 - Optionally garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The hot honey glaze is an unexpectedly addictive twist that takes store-bought dough to pizzeria level.
  • This recipe is always the first to disappear at gatherings—probably because everyone stealthily grabs "just one more."
02 -
  • Rolling the dough when it’s still cold can cause tears—wait until it softens for a much smoother experience.
  • Letting the hot honey glaze sit too long will cause it to thicken and become sticky, so brush it on quickly right after baking.
03 -
  • If you’re making these ahead, assemble and chill unbaked rolls, then bake fresh before serving.
  • A sprinkle of flaky salt just after glazing brings out the honey’s complexity.
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