Vegan Pizza Rolls

these perfectly fluffy, delicious vegan pizza rolls are going to become your new favorite recipe. the dough is soft, slightly sweet, and baked to perfect filled with vegan cheese and tomato sauce.

There is a vegan bakery in Florida called The Parlour and they have the most amazing vegan pizza rolls you can dream of. They are so fluffy, soft, and delicious so I knew I really wanted to make my own version. These vegan pizza rolls are prepared similarly to cinnamon rolls and aren’t too hard to make. Just be sure to set aside some time as there is two rounds of proofing the dough.

The Dough

This homemade dough is only 6 ingredients and is very easy to make. It is similar to the dough used in the Cheesy Breadsticks. The melted vegan butter and non-dairy milk help to add a bit more richness to this dough. Adding in 1 tablespoon of sugar also adds a little sweetness, which I personally love. You can make this dough by hand, my preferred way, or in a stand-mixer.

Tips for the Best Vegan Pizza Rolls

When making this recipe I actually had to do two rounds of pizza rolls. The first batch did come out good but it was a mess. There was sauce everywhere and the pizza rolls weren’t as fluffy and uniform looking as I had wanted. So, here is what I have learned along the way.

• Do not roll the dough out thin. You want your dough to be about ¼ inch thick. This helps everything stay together better and makes fluffier pizza rolls.
• Do not add too much sauce. I only added 2 tablespoons of sauce, it isn’t a lot. They roll up better with less sauce. You can always dip the pizza rolls in sauce.
• Double rise. First, you let the dough proof then we make the rolls. Then there is a second rise this makes them super puffy and fluffy.
• Press the vegan cheese into the dough. After you sprinkle it on your pizza roll dough it helps to press it into the dough so that way it sticks better and again makes it easier for rolling.
• Use a very sharp knife to cut and don’t squish. Cutting the rolls can be a little hard so just cut them slowly. Do your best not to squish them as you cut it, so it stays nice and round. You can always reshape them a bit so don’t worry. *I have seen some people say unflavored dental floss can be good for this.

Vegan Cheese

I used two different kinds of vegan cheese (primarily because I ran out of vegan mozzarella from my first try). I do like how it makes them look but of course you do not have to use 2 different cheeses. My go to are either the vegan shreds from Follow Your Heart, Violife, or Whole Foods. They all taste great and melt really well!

Vegan Pizza Rolls FAQ

• Can I make this gluten free? I haven’t tested making these gluten free. If you do want to try I would suggest using a 1:1 gluten free all purpose flour.
• Can I freeze these? Yes, just store them in a container. You can heat them up in the oven, microwave, or air fryer.
• How long do these last? I would say about 2 to 3 days in the fridge.
• Can I add other things to the pizza rolls? You could definitely add something like a vegan pepperoni or some very finely diced veggies. Just remember the more you add the harder it may be to roll so try to keep everything flat.

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Homemade Vegan Pizza Rolls

These perfectly fluffy, delicious vegan pizza rolls are going to become your new favorite recipe. The dough is soft, slightly sweet, and baked to perfect filled with vegan cheese and tomato sauce.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Proofing Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Bread, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Italian American

Servings 12 Pizza Rolls

Equipment

• Rolling Pin
• Stand Mixer optional

Ingredients

  

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Dough

• 3 cups (360g) all purpose flour
• 1 packet yeast, (2 ¼ teaspoon [7g])
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon (12g) organic granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons (28g) vegan butter, melted
• ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon (200ml) nondairy milk, unsweetened and unflavored

Filling

• 2 to 3 tablespoons (45g) tomato sauce
• 1 cup (112g) vegan cheese

Topping

• 1 teaspoon (5ml) olive oil, for brushing
• Vegan parmesan
• Extra tomato sauce for serving

Instructions

 

• Pour the flour into a large bowl. Stir with a whisk or sift to remove any clumps. Add the yeast and mix together with a spoon. Then pour the sugar and salt in and mix together. Note: if you only have active dry yeast proof the yeast according to package directions with ¾ cup + 1 tbsp nondairy milk and the sugar.
• Make a well and pour in the melted vegan butter and ½ cup of nondairy milk. If using the active dry yeast add that in now. Mix with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms. Gradually add the rest of the nondairy milk while mixing. Then knead the dough with clean hands in the bowl and once it is starting to form a ball turn it out onto a clean surface. Knead for 5 minutes or until the dough has formed a smooth ball. Add a bit of oil to the bowl, coat the dough, and cover to proof for 1 hour.
• After it has risen remove the dough and use a rolling pin to roll it into a large rectangle. Keep the dough about ¼ inch thick and my rectangle was about 16 inches long and 9.5 inches wide.
• Spread the tomato sauce across the dough. I prefer to only add a little and then serve for dipping later. The more you add the harder it may be to roll the dough.
• Then sprinkle the vegan cheese across the dough. Then, use your hands to push the cheese into the dough a bit to help it stick better.
• Using both hands roll the dough up as you would a cinnamon roll.
• Once rolled up use a sharp knife to carefully cut 12 rolls.
• Place them in a oiled baking dish (9×13) and cover with a dish towel. Let them rise for a half hour.
• Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
• After they are done rising and oven is preheated bake pizza rolls for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Once they are done, brush with oil if desired and remove from the pan after 5 minutes of cooling.
• Garnish with vegan parmesan cheese and serve with extra sauce.

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