History and Origin of Pizza Rolls
Pizza rolls are a delicious variant of the classic Italian pizza that has been adapted in various ways in different Latin American countries. Although their base comes from traditional pizza, these rolls represent a practical and creative way to enjoy the characteristic flavors of pizza in a smaller, more portable format.
In Mexico and some regions of Central America, they are commonly known as "pizza rolls," while in other countries they may be called "pizza rolls" or even "pizza burritos," due to their rolled shape similar to burritos. This recipe is ideal for sharing at family gatherings or with friends and has gained popularity for the possibility it offers of including a wide variety of ingredients inside each roll.
Their origin is not linked to a specific region, but we can say that they are a clear example of Italian influence in Latin American cuisine, with a unique touch that reflects the culinary creativity of the area.
How to Prepare Carrie's Pizza Rolls
Carrie's pizza roll recipe combines a soft homemade dough with a homemade tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. This preparation is ideal for those looking for a tasty and easy-to-transport snack or appetizer.
Ingredients:
Dry yeast, water, honey, wheat (flour), oil, garlic clove, tomatoes, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil.
Steps to prepare the recipe:
Dough: dissolve the yeast with honey and 1/2 cup of water.
Let it rest for 10 minutes.
Place 4 cups of flour in a large mixing bowl.
Incorporate the oil, water, and yeast mixture.
Mix well.
Knead for 8 to 10 minutes.
Let the dough rise for 1 hour until it doubles in size.
Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick.
Cut into rectangles of approximately 4 x 6 inches or the desired size for the pizza rolls.
Sauce: place all the ingredients in a slow cooker and cook over low heat for about 2 hours.
Let cool to room temperature.
Hot sauce will make the dough soggy.
Rolls: place a small amount of sauce on the dough rectangles, spreading it to cover the entire piece of dough.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over half of the dough.
Roll the dough burrito-style, sealing the edges with moistened fingers.
Place the rolls on a cookie sheet.
Let them rest for about 10 minutes.
Bake in a hot oven at 500 degrees until the dough is golden brown.
Serve the rolls with a small bowl of warm pizza sauce for dipping the pizza rolls.
These freeze very well.
They can be reheated in the microwave.
Variations: You can add sliced mushrooms, olives, shredded meat, pepperoni slices, or whatever you want in addition to the mozzarella cheese inside the pizza roll.
