Pizza Swirls

Name: Pizza Swirls
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1-1/3 cups warm water (110° to 115°); 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3-3/4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 2 packages (3 ounces each) sliced pepperoni; 1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/3 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3-3/4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 packages (3 ounces each) sliced pepperoni
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained

Directions

1

In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add oil, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. 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. Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 12x8-in. rectangle; set aside.
2

For sauce, combine the onion and garlic in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce and basil; cover and cook at 50% power for 3 minutes or until bubbly. Spoon over crust to within 1/2-in. of edges. Sprinkle with 3 cups mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and olives.
3

Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut each roll into 12 slices. Place cut side down on a greased
4

. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Serve warm.