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1. Begin by preheating your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, and lightly grease a baking sheet or sprinkle it with a whisper of cornmeal or flour.
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface until it's about 1/4 inch thick. If nostalgia hits you and you find yourself puffing a little flour off your hands like a snowfall, you're doing it right.
3. Spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent a mess.
4. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce and add the chopped pepperoni, along with any other toppings your heart fancies.
5. Carefully roll the dough into a log, starting from the long side. It should remind you of rolling up a homespun jelly roll.
6. Slice the log into 1-inch sections, and place each roll cut side down on the prepared baking sheet. Give them a pat, like wishing a well-loved quilt into its final place.
7. Mix the melted butter with a pinch of garlic powder and Italian seasoning—brush this mixture over the rolls for that glaze as golden as autumn in the Midwest.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, until they've puffed up and blushed to a beautiful golden brown.
Variations & Tips:
Now, for an extra twist, you can swap out that pepperoni for cooked sausage, or throw in a handful of diced green peppers and onions for a bit of crunch and bite. And if you have a hankering for a bit of adventure, a sprinkle of crushed red pepper inside those rolls will add a kick hotter than a mid-July afternoon.
One thing my years of cookin’ have taught me is that the best tool in your kitchen is a dash of creativity, so don't be afraid to play with flavors and fillings. Wrap these rolls up with love, and there you have it, a delicious morsel that's sure to gather folks around the table quicker than a call to supper. Happy baking, darlings.
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