Pizza Rolls

Directions

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   1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a sheet pan with a Silpat or parchment paper.
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   2. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the hot water, sugar and yeast. Let sit and rise until puffy, about 10 minutes.
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   3. Add the garlic powder, dried oregano, salt and olive oil and begin mixing on low. Add the flour 1 cup at a time and mix until you have a smooth soft dough, about 5 minutes.
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   4. Remove the dough hook and pat the dough into a ball. Lightly grease a bowl and place the dough in it, cover with a dishtowel and set in a warm place until the dough doubles, about 1 hour.
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   5. Divide the dough into 16 even pieces.
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   6. Pull each little piece of dough apart and stuff with a few little balls of fresh mozzarella (about 1/2 ounce) and a teaspoon of marinara, and then crease closed in a ball.
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   7. Place the buns on the prepared sheet pan, and brush generously with olive oil.
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   8. Bake the buns for about 12 minutes, until pale golden on top.
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   9. When the buns come out, brush them with more olive oil.