Fried Flatbread Pizza Rolls

Homemade flatbread is easy to make and great for pizza rolls. These pepperoni and hamburger pizza rolls are deep fried for crispy crunchy goodness! They are great for a snack or as an appetizer.

I admit these pizza rolls might look a little rustic, but they are perfectly tasty! They are filled with pepperoni, cooked ground beef, store-bought pizza sauce, and shredded cheese. Deep frying makes them golden and crispy! They are so good piping all by themselves or dipped in warm pizza sauce or marinara.

The flatbread is an easy, no yeast recipe that comes together in about 5 minutes. The ingredients are hand-mixed in a bowl and allowed to rest for 30 minutes before use. Anyone can do it.

How to make the flatbread dough:

• Add flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. Blend.
• Make a well.
• Add water and oil. Mix with a fork until it comes together. 
• Knead by hand for one minute until the dough becomes smooth. 
• Lightly grease the bowl and dough.
• Cover with plastic wrap. 
• Allow to sit at room temp for 30 minutes.

The pepperoni and pre-cooked ground beef in these pizza rolls can be swapped out for meat protein of choice: bacon, sausage, and ham, to name a few. Jarred or homemade pizza sauce may be used. For the cheese, I used store-bought shredded pizza cheese, but any variety of your choosing will do.

Tips for rolling dough out:

• Roll dough on a lightly floured surface. 
• Roll to 1/8-inch thickness. There should be enough dough for two 6-inch x 15-inch rectangles.
• Keep rolled out dough covered with plastic wrap as you work to prevent drying.
• Lift and lightly flour the work surface underneath the dough once it’s rolled out. This makes it easier to transfer the pizza rolls to the hot oil once they are assembled. Alternatively, place the rolled out dough on parchment paper.

Tips for assembling the pizza rolls:

• Assemble just enough for each batch. The wet pizza sauce it will make the dough soggy if all the pizza rolls are assembled ahead of time and left sitting.
• Do not add too much pizza sauce. It will ooze and make crimping the edges difficult. 
• Do not overstuff. It will make it harder to seal the edges and will burst open or leak upon frying.

Deep frying tips:

• Use a pan with deep sides to minimize splashing. The skillet pictured is too shallow for this job. It produced quite a bit of splashing. Use a grease splash guard, if available.
• Preheat oil to 350° F.
• Fry in small batches to maintain an even temperature.
• Fry for about 3 minutes on the first side and 2 minutes on the second, or until golden brown on both sides.

Recipe highlights:

• Make the flatbread. Allow to rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
• Add 1 1/4-inch of vegetable or canola oil to a pan with deep sides. Preheat to 350° F.
• Divide the dough in half.  Roll one half into a rectangle approximately 6-inch x 15-inch. 
• Lightly score 2 x 6-inch wide strips of dough without cutting all the way through to the work surface. The score lines are for the visual divider guide.
• On each strip, place a dollop of hamburger, cheese, sauce, and pepperoni on one half of the dough. Avoid the edges. 
• Slice through the dough to separate the strips.
• Fold the and crimp edges close using a fork. Transfer to hot oil.
• Fry until golden, flipping over once. Transfer to a cooling rack.
• Repeat rolling out the remaining reserved half of the dough. Assemble and fry as previously.
• Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

How to bake:

For a lighter version, these pizza rolls can be baked. Place on a prepared baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 400° F oven for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.

These are perfect for appetizers or snacks. Fry some up for tasty little treats while binge-watching your favorite shows this week!

Recommended supplies:

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• Large skillet for frying—this 11.6-inch Tri-Ply stainless steel is PFOA free and SGS certified. It heats quickly and evenly.
• Kitchen tongs—this is stainless steel with silicone tips that are heat resistant up to 600° F.
• Mixing bowl—this set of 3 Pyrex are nestable bowls come in 3 tinted colors. They are dishwasher, microwave, and freezer safe.
• Pizza wheel—this is BPA free and has a thumb guard and non-slip handle.
• Splatter screen—covers the top of the skillet to contain grease splash. This is made of heavy-duty stainless steel and is dishwasher safe.

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Fried Flatbread Pizza Rolls

Author: In Good Flavor Cooking Method:Frying Cuisine:American Courses:Appetizers Recipe Keys: C Carbohydrate

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 25 minutesCook time: 10 minutesRest time: 30 minutesTotal time:1 hour 5 minutesServings:14 Pizza RollsCalories: kcal Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Description

Homemade flatbread is easy to make and great for pizza rolls. These pepperoni and hamburger pizza rolls are deep fried for crispy crunchy goodness! They are great for a snack or as an appetizer.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, plus extra for oiling bowl
• 2 ounces shredded cheese
• 1/2 cup cooked ground beef
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce 
• 20 pieces (about 1 1/4 ounce) pepperoni slices, rough chopped
• marinara or pizza sauce for dipping, optional

Instructions

1. Make the flatbread: add flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. Blend.
2. Make a well. Add water and oil. Mix with a fork until it comes together. 
3. Knead by hand in the bowl for one minute until the dough becomes smooth. It should clean the sides of the bowl and be slightly tacky but not sticky. Shape it into a ball.
4. Lightly grease the bowl and dough. Cover with plastic wrap. 
5. Allow to sit at room temp for 30 minutes.

For the pizza rolls:

6. Add 1 1/4-inch of vegetable or canola oil to a large skillet. Preheat to 350° F.
7. Divide the dough in half.  Keep one covered in the bowl.
8. Roll the other half into a rectangle, approximately 6-inch x 15-inch and about 1/8-inch thick, on a lightly floured surface.
9. Place on parchment paper, or lift the dough and lightly flour the surface underneath. This is to prevent sticking when transferring to hot oil.
10. Lightly score the dough (do not cut completely to the work surface) into 2 x 6-inch wide strips. Place a dollop of hamburger, cheese, sauce, and pepperoni on one side of each of the strips. Do not overfill or allow filling to touch the edges.
11. Use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife to slice through and separate the stips. For each strip, fold the free half of the strip over the filling. Press the seams closed. Crimp edges using the tines of a fork to close. 
12. Transfer to hot oil. Fry until golden, flipping over once. There will be a bit of splashing. Transfer to a cooling rack.
13. Repeat steps 8-12 with the remaining reserved half of the dough.
14. Serve with extra marinara for dipping sauce, optional.
15. Makes 14 pizza rolls.

Note:

• Baking alternative: bake in a preheated 400° F oven for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.

Keywords:Pizza Rolls, Flatbread, Pepperoni, Appetizer, Snack