Description
Delightful mini buns filled with bubbling cheese, savory pepperoni, and zesty pizza sauce, perfect for sharing at gatherings or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package pizza dough
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup sliced olives
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface until it's about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut the dough into small circles or squares, about 3–4 inches wide.
- Spoon a dollop of pizza sauce onto the center of each piece of dough.
- Top with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and olives.
- Fold the dough over to craft a bun shape, pinching the edges to seal.
- Arrange the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle Italian seasoning if desired.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These mini buns can be prepared in advance. Shape and seal them, then refrigerate until ready to bake. They can also be cooked in an air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 buns
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg