Best 5 Giuseppe Pepperoni Rolls Recipes

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**Giuseppe's Pepperoni Rolls: A Taste of Italian-American Fusion**

Giuseppe's pepperoni rolls are a delectable fusion of Italian and American flavors, offering a unique and tantalizing taste experience. These soft and fluffy rolls are filled with savory pepperoni, melted cheese, and a blend of herbs and spices, creating a delightful combination that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. With step-by-step instructions and a detailed recipe, this article will guide you through the process of creating these delectable rolls, perfect for parties, potlucks, or a casual family meal. Additionally, we'll explore variations of the classic pepperoni roll, including vegetarian and gluten-free options, to cater to diverse dietary preferences. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets behind Giuseppe's irresistible pepperoni rolls.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEPPERONI ROLLS



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Found throughout West Virginia, the pepperoni roll was born in the early 20th century in the north-central part of the state as a convenient lunch for Italian coal miners. Giuseppe Argiro is credited with first selling the rolls commercially, sometime between 1927 and 1938, and his Country Club Bakery, in Fairmont, W.Va., still uses his recipe, the standard by which all other rolls in the state are judged. The recipe remains a secret, but this version - from the chef Travis Milton and featured in Ronni Lundy's cookbook, "Victuals" (Clarkson Potter, 2016) - is a close approximation. Look for a hunk of pepperoni to slice into sticks, as it gives the roll more chew. Many West Virginians add cheese to their versions, so feel free to experiment once you're comfortable with the recipe.

Provided by Sara Bonisteel

Categories     breads, pizza and calzones

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup/240 milliliters warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (from 1 individual packet)
1 teaspoon maple syrup, sorghum syrup or honey
2 3/4 cups/350 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon olive oil, plus more as needed
Nonstick cooking spray
1 (8-ounce/225-gram) pepperoni stick or 6 ounces pepperoni slices
1/4 cup/55 grams unsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted

Steps:

  • Add the warm water to a measuring cup. Stir in the yeast and syrup, then let stand for 5 minutes.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, add the flour, salt, 1 teaspoon oil and yeast mixture. Pulse several times on low to combine, then knead on low until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, about 5 minutes. The dough will be sticky.
  • Grease a large bowl with cooking spray or olive oil. Use floured hands to remove the dough from the mixing bowl and transfer it to the greased bowl. Cover the bowl using a damp towel, and let the dough sit in a warm place for 45 minutes to rise.
  • As dough rises, prepare the stick pepperoni (if using): Cut the pepperoni into 2 (5-inch) lengths. Cut each piece lengthwise into 3 slabs, then cut each of those slabs lengthwise into 3 even batons, forming a total of 18 pieces, each 5 inches long and about 1/3-inch wide.
  • Lightly spray or oil a baking sheet. When the dough is ready, use floured hands to remove the dough from the bowl and transfer it to a floured surface. Cut it into 6 equal portions, about 4 ounces each, and roll them into balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet. Spray or lightly oil the top of each ball of dough and cover the baking sheet lightly with plastic wrap. Let sit for 20 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Uncover the dough. Using floured hands, remove a dough ball and place it on a floured work surface. Either roll or stretch the dough into a 6-by-8-inch rectangle. (Be careful not to make the dough too thin, or it will be hard to roll up the pepperoni.)
  • Set a 6-inch edge of the rectangle facing you. Starting about 1 1/2 inches from the short edge closest to you, place 3 pepperoni sticks crosswise on the dough, leaving about 1 1/2 inches between each stick.
  • Take the dough edge closest to you, fold it over the first pepperoni stick, adhering the top layer of dough to the bottom layer of dough, and then proceed to make 2 more folds away from you to enrobe the remaining 2 pepperoni sticks. If using slices, imagine separating your dough into thirds by creating 2 crosswise rows of pepperoni, each overlapped like a spread of cards, 6 pepperoni slices wide. Fold the dough closest to you over the first row of pepperoni slices, then fold up the dough to cover the second row of pepperoni slices, so the pepperoni and dough form alternating layers.
  • Return the roll to the baking sheet, setting it seam-side down. (Resist the urge to tuck in or fold over the shorter ends.) Repeat this process with the remaining dough balls and pepperoni sticks or slices.
  • Brush the rolls with the melted butter and bake until golden brown and cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush with any remaining butter. Let cool completely before serving.

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Meet West Virginia's unofficial state snack. These pepperoni and cheese-stuffed pockets can be found in convenience stores across the Mountain State. And instead of sliced pepperoni (like in Italian versions found elsewhere) these soft rolls have a large chunk in the center (a bonus for serious pepperoni lovers!).

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
One 1/4-ounce package active dry yeast
Kosher salt
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook's Note)
1 large egg
One 6-ounce stick pepperoni, cut crosswise onto 4 even logs and each split in half lengthwise
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella

Steps:

  • Gently heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan until the butter is melted. The milk should be just a little hotter than warm, between 100 and 115 degrees F (but no warmer than 115 degrees F). Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the sugar, yeast and 2 teaspoons salt. Let the mixture sit until the yeast is activated and foam covers the top, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the flour, egg and yeast liquid to a large bowl. Make the dough by mixing the ingredients together with a rubber spatula. Make sure all ingredients are incorporated; the dough will be sticky and loose. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours. Remove the plastic and gently re-knead the dough in order to deflate it while still in the bowl. Form into a ball, as best you can, and cover with plastic wrap. Let rest in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Transfer the dough to a very generously floured surface, kneading to bring together. Cut the dough into 8 pieces, about 3 1/2 ounces each. Gently form each piece into a ball, incorporating more flour as needed so the dough is no longer sticky but still pliable. Use your hands to flatten each ball to a 4 1/2-inch circle. Brush a piece of pepperoni with oil and place in the center of the circle, along with 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella. Fold the dough over the pepperoni, like a burrito, and place on the prepared baking sheets seam-side down. (It's ok if the filling is not fully encased at this point.) Repeat with the remaining pepperoni and cheese, placing the bundles on the baking sheets at least 1 inch apart to allow for a third rise. Cover the rolls loosely with plastic wrap and place in a warm place for 30 minutes. The rolls will puff up just a bit.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush the tops of the rolls with the remaining oil and bake until the crust is crispy and golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.

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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups flour (I'm using bread flour but you could use all-purpose)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon instant yeast (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for the baking sheet
1 pound sliced lunch meat (I'm using pepperoni)
1 pound cheese (I'm taking mozzarella)
2 ounces Parmesan, grated

Steps:

  • For the dough: Combine the flour, salt and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment. Stir to combine, then add 1 cup water. Mix on low speed until the dough comes together into a rough ball. Continue mixing at medium-low speed until the dough forms a smooth, silky ball, about 10 minutes. Form the dough into a tight ball, set in the bottom of the mixer bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place until the dough has roughly doubled in size, about an hour.
  • For the pepperoni roll: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Roll the dough out into a rectangle 1/4 inch thick. If the dough isn't stretching well, cover and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, then stretch again.
  • Leaving a 1/2-inch border, cover the dough with the sliced pepperoni. Cover the pepperoni with the mozzarella. Fold over the outside edges of the dough and roll up lengthwise like a jelly roll.
  • Transfer the roll to the baking sheet, seam-side down. Make 6 shallow cuts on an angle on the top of the roll. Brush with the oil and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes.

PEPPERONI ROLLS



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These are the amazingly unique pepperoni rolls found in almost all convenience stores in West Virginia and Southwestern PA. A slightly sweet fluffy dough with spicy pepperoni makes for a delicious treat!

Provided by kaoscarson

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Rolls and Buns

Time 2h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup warm water (100 degrees F/40 degrees C)
½ teaspoon white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
5 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package sliced pepperoni

Steps:

  • Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon sugar in 1 cup of warm water in a small bowl. Sprinkle yeast over the water and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Mix flour, 3/4 cup sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the yeast mixture, beaten eggs, and melted butter. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl, then place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet.
  • Punch down the dough, and divide it into 20 equal pieces about the size of a golf ball. Using your hands, flatten each piece into a small rectangle about 4 inches square. Place 3 slices of pepperoni down the center of each dough square, overlapping the slices. Place another row of 3 slices next to the first. Roll the dough around the pepperoni slices, pinch the edges closed, and place the rolls on the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 14 to 16 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly browned and the tops are barely golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 458.5 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

PEPPERONI ROLL-UPS



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Here is a fast appetizer recipe that goes over well at my house. Each bite has gooey melted cheese and real pizza flavor. Try serving them with pizza sauce for dipping. -Debra Purcell, Safford, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
16 slices pepperoni, cut into quarters
2 pieces string cheese (1 ounce each), cut into quarters
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Unroll crescent dough; separate into 8 triangles. Place 8 pepperoni pieces on each. Place a piece of cheese on the short side of each triangle; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Roll up each, starting with the short side; pinch seams to seal. Sprinkle with garlic salt and remaining Italian seasoning. , Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Make sure your yeast is active before using it. To do this, dissolve it in a little warm water with a pinch of sugar and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. If the mixture doesn't foam up, your yeast is dead and you should replace it.
  • Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes. This will help develop the gluten in the flour, which will make the rolls chewy.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size, about 1-2 hours. This will give the yeast time to ferment and produce carbon dioxide, which will make the rolls light and airy.
  • Bake the rolls at a high temperature, 425°F, for 10-12 minutes. This will help create a crispy crust.
  • Enjoy the rolls warm, right out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Giuseppe's Pepperoni Rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or game day gatherings. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can enjoy these delicious rolls at home.

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