Pizza Roses
Who says Valentine’s has to be sweet? These pizza roses are a playful, savory way to celebrate.
Recipe - 817 - Torrance
Pizza Roses
Prep Time25 Minutes
Servings7
Cook Time25 Minutes
Ingredients
1Â pound pizza dough
1 cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup sliced pepperoni
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Olive oil for brushing
Pinch of salt
Pinch of black pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until it reaches about ¼ inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into strips, approximately 2 inches wide.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each strip, leaving edges clear.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
- Lay pepperoni slices along one edge of the strips, overlapping slightly.
- Roll up each strip tightly to form rose shapes.
- Place the rolled roses on the baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper; bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
25 minutes
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
7
Servings
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until it reaches about ¼ inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into strips, approximately 2 inches wide.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each strip, leaving edges clear.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
- Lay pepperoni slices along one edge of the strips, overlapping slightly.
- Roll up each strip tightly to form rose shapes.
- Place the rolled roses on the baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper; bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.