Pizza Poppers

Name: Pizza Poppers
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

11 ingredients

5 steps

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

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, oregano and salt. In a saucepan, heat water and shortening to 120°-130°. 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 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with pizza sauce.