Pepperoni Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve 1/4 teaspoon sugar in 1/2 cup of warm water in a small bowl.
2. 2
   Sprinkle yeast over the water and let stand for 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt in a bowl.
4. 4
   Stir in yeast mixture, beaten egg, and melted butter.
5. 5
   When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
6. 6
   Lightly grease a large bowl, and then place the dough in the bowl and turn it to coat will oil.
7. 7
   Cover and either let in rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about an hour and a half) or place in the refrigerator overnight.
8. 8
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
9. 9
   Mix together 1 beaten egg, the oregano, pepper, parsley, garlic salt, and parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
10. 10
    Punch down the dough and divide it into 10 equal pieces.
11. 11
    Using your hands, flatten each piece into a small rectangle about 4 inches square.
12. 12
    Spread a thin layer of filling on the dough.
13. 13
    Place 3-4 slices of pepperoni on each dough square, overlapping.
14. 14
    Sprinkle a little mozzarella cheese on top of the pepperoni.
15. 15
    Roll the dough around the pepperoni/cheese, and pinch the edges close.
16. 16
    Place the rolls on a prepared cookie sheet with the seam-side down.
17. 17
    Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly browned and tops are barely golden.