Description
These gluten free pizza rolls are soft, cheesy, and full of heart — inspired by Nonna Teresa’s promise to her grandson. Perfect for sharing with family or sneaking cold from the fridge. Comfort food, reimagined with love.
Ingredients
2 cups 1-to-1 gluten free flour blend (with xanthan gum)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup warm water
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella (or dairy-free alternative)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 clove garlic, smashed
Extra olive oil for brushing
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9×13 pan with parchment and lightly oil.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. Add warm water and olive oil. Stir until a soft dough forms.
4. Let dough rest 10 minutes. Prepare garlic oil by warming olive oil with garlic and oregano.
5. Spread dough onto parchment using wet hands to form a rectangle.
6. Add sauce and cheese evenly over the dough.
7. Use parchment to roll up dough like a jelly roll. Slice into 8–10 rolls.
8. Place rolls in pan, brush with garlic oil, and let rest 20 minutes.
9. Bake for 22–25 minutes or until golden and bubbling.
10. Let cool slightly before serving. Sprinkle with basil if desired.
Notes
If dough feels too wet, add a spoon of tapioca starch. Don’t skip the resting time — it helps gluten free dough rise just right.
Store leftovers in parchment in a tin or cloth-lined basket. Reheat in toaster oven with steam for best results.
Freeze individual rolls for future lunches or snacks. They’ll keep for about a month.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: gluten free pizza rolls, homemade, comfort food, dairy free option