Pinwheel Pizza Rolls

• servings: 12 Pinwheels

Ingredients

For the Dough:

* 1½ cups all-purpose flour

* ½ cup warm milk

* ¼ cup melted butter

* 1 Tbsp sugar

* 2 tsp active dry yeast

* ¾ tsp salt

For the filling:

* ½ cup pizza sauce

* 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

* ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

* ½ cup mini pepperoni (or regular pepperoni, chopped)

* 1 tsp Italian seasoning

* ½ tsp garlic powder

For the garlic butter:

* 3 Tbsp butter, melted

* 2 cloves garlic, minced

* 1 Tbsp fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

2. Once foamy, add 1 cup of flour, salt, and melted butter. Stir until well combined.

3. Gradually add remaining flour, about 2 tbsp at a time, until the dough becomes smooth but not sticky (tacky is okay). Knead for 3-5 minutes.

4. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes until doubled in size.

5. Preheat oven to 375°F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

6. Roll the dough into a 12x16 inch rectangle on a floured surface.

7. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border on one long side.

8. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder over the sauce.

9. Starting from the long side with toppings, tightly roll the dough into a log.

10. Using a sharp knife, cut into 12 equal slices (about 1-inch thick).

11. Place pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.

12. Mix together melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt for the garlic butter.

13. Brush tops of pinwheels with the garlic butter.

14. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.

15. Brush with remaining garlic butter while still warm. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.