Pizza Poppers Recipe

Name: Pizza Poppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon shortening; 1 large egg; 3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1-1/3 cups minced pepperoni (about 5 ounces); 2 cups pizza sauce, warmed

Servings: persons

1
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, oregano and salt. In a saucepan, heat water and shortening to 120u00b0-130u00b0. Add to dry ingredients; beat until moistened. Add egg; beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Stir in cheese and pepperoni; mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into four pieces. Divide each piece into eight balls. Roll each ball into a 12-in. rope. Tie into a loose knot, leaving two long ends. Fold top end under roll; bring bottom end up and press into center of roll. Place on greased
4
. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5
Bake at 375u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with pizza sauce.

713

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Pizza Poppers falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pizza Poppers

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