Pepperoni Pizza Roses Recipe (Made with Sourdough)

This easy pepperoni pizza roses recipe made with sourdough pizza dough is a fun and practical idea for kids’ lunches, Valentine’s Day, and other special occasions.

I made these pepperoni pizza roses using my sourdough pizza dough recipe for the girls’ lunch, and they were a big hit. They’re easy to portion, filling, and warm really well, which makes them practical for homeschooling days when we’re home for lunch. I make extra because they reheat nicely and are just as good the next day.

Since each pizza rose is rolled with dough, cheese, and pepperoni, they tend to be more filling and higher in protein than a regular pizza slice. That makes them a great option for kids’ lunches.

With Valentine’s Day coming up, these sourdough pizza roses also make a fun and festive treat for loved ones. You can prepare them ahead of time and reheat when needed, or serve them fresh from the oven for a Valentine’s Day lunch or dinner at home.

Why You’ll Love These Pizza Roses

• Easy to prep ahead
• Perfect for kids’ lunches
• Reheat nicely for quick meals
• A simple way to use sourdough pizza dough
• Fun alternative to regular pizza slices

Ingredients for pizza roses:

• Prepared pizza dough
• Pizza sauce
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• Pepperoni slices
• Olive oil for greasing

Optional additions

• Italian seasoning
• Fresh basil
• Marinara for dipping

How to Make Pepperoni Pizza Roses

Prep your pan

Grease a muffin tin well with olive oil or line with cupcake liners. Set aside.

Roll out the dough

Roll your sourdough pizza dough into a large rectangle, about ¼ inch thick. Try to keep the thickness fairly even so the roses bake evenly.

Cut into strips

Use a pizza cutter to cut the dough into long strips, about 1½ inch wide. The length will depend on how big your rectangle is.

Add the fillings to each strip

1. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce down the center of the strip. Don’t use too much or it will squeeze out while rolling.
2. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce.
3. Lay pepperoni slices along the top edge of the strip, overlapping them slightly like shingles. Let about half of each pepperoni hang over the edge of the dough. This overhang is what creates the rose petal look.

Roll into a rose

Starting at one end, roll the strip up gently into a spiral. Keep it snug enough to hold its shape, but not so tight that the pepperoni can’t flare out at the top.

Place in the muffin tin and adjust

Set the rose into a muffin cup with the pepperoni side up. If any pepperoni petals are tucked in, gently fan them outward with your fingers so the top looks more like a rose.

Bake

Bake at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dough is cooked through and the tops are lightly golden brown.

Let them cool for 5 minutes in the pan before removing.

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Pepperoni Pizza Roses Recipe (Made with Sourdough)

by Sylvia Hofer

These pizza roses made with sourdough are fun, filling, and kid-friendly—perfect for lunches, Valentine’s Day, or an easy make-ahead meal.

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Additional Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings 12

Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

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  1 Muffin tin
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  1 Pizza Cutter

Ingredients

  

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Ingredients for pizza roses:

• ▢ 1 batch Prepared pizza dough
• ▢ ⅔ cup Pizza sauce
• ▢ 2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded
• ▢ 48-60 Pepperoni slices
• ▢ 2-4 teaspoon Olive oil for greasing

Optional additions

• ▢ Italian seasoning
• ▢ Fresh basil
• ▢ Marinara for dipping

Instructions

 

Prep your pan

• Grease a muffin tin well with olive oil or line with cupcake liners. Set aside.

Roll out the dough

• Roll your sourdough pizza dough into a large rectangle, about ¼ inch thick. Try to keep the thickness fairly even so the roses bake evenly.

Cut into strips

• Use a pizza cutter to cut the dough into long strips, about 1½ inch wide. The length will depend on how big your rectangle is.

Add the fillings to each strip

• Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce down the center of the strip. Don’t use too much or it will squeeze out while rolling.
• Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce.
• Lay pepperoni slices along the top edge of the strip, overlapping them slightly like shingles. Let about half of each pepperoni hang over the edge of the dough. This overhang is what creates the rose petal look.

Roll into a rose

• Starting at one end, roll the strip up gently into a spiral. Keep it snug enough to hold its shape, but not so tight that the pepperoni can’t flare out at the top.

Place in the muffin tin and adjust

• Set the rose into a muffin cup with the pepperoni side up. If any pepperoni petals are tucked in, gently fan them outward with your fingers so the top looks more like a rose.

Bake

• Bake at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dough is cooked through and the tops are lightly golden brown.
• Let them cool for 5 minutes in the pan before removing.

Notes

Tips

Use a thin layer of sauce; too much can make the dough soggy or spill out while rolling.

Roll gently but snugly; too tight and the dough won’t rise properly, too loose and the rose will fall apart.

Serve warm for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gSodium: 323mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1g

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