Better than Store-Bought! West Virginia Pepperoni Rolls, Soft and a Burst of Flavor

EASY and THE best Snack for anytime you are with family and friends. PEPPERONI ROLLS, invented and a tradition in West Virginia since 1927. The light dough, pepperoni and cheese filling is a taste like no other. Once the grease from that pepperoni seeps into that dough while cooking, you will experience a delicious snack, a lunchtime favorite and you will enjoy that pepperoni and cheesy goodness. Give it a go #cookinwithbob - History listed below- Check out my affiliate links listed below for the items I use while cooking. 🥘 INGREDIENTS: Dough • 1 cup warm water (110°F / warm to the touch) • 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet) • 2 tbsp sugar • 2 tbsp melted butter or vegetable oil • 1 tsp salt • 3 cups all-purpose flour (give or take ¼ cup) Filling • 12 sticks of pepperoni or 2 cups sliced pepperoni • Cheese - mozzarella pearls work excellent 👨‍🍳 QUICK STEPS: Activate the Yeast 1. In a large bowl, mix: ○ Warm water ○ Sugar ○ Yeast 2. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy. 2. Make the Dough 1. Add melted butter and salt. 2. Add flour gradually, stirring until a soft dough forms. 3. Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. 4. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour or until doubled. 3. Shape the Rolls 1. Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. 2. Flatten each piece into a small rectangle. 3. Add: ○ 1 stick pepperoni or a small handful of slices and the cheese 4. Roll tightly like a mini log, pinch seams closed. 5. Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined sheet or Cast Iron Pan 4. Final Rise 1. Cover with a towel and let rise 20–30 minutes. 5. Bake 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Bake 12–16 minutes, until lightly golden. 🔔 Subscribe for more easy cooking tips every week! #cookinwithbob ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:24 Activate Yeast 0:32 Butter 0:44 Flour 1:30 scrape bowl 2:30 kneaded and ready 3:00 oil bowl 3:35 cover 4:05 flour surface 4:43 roll dough 5:12 cut 6:10 fill 7:57 roll 9:23 oven 9:58 remove from oven 10:08 ENJOY1 📜 Origin The pepperoni roll was invented in 1927 by Giuseppe “Joseph” Argiro, an Italian immigrant and baker in Fairmont, West Virginia. He owned the Country Club Bakery, where he created the idea of baking sticks or slices of pepperoni inside soft white bread dough. 🍞 Why It Was Invented West Virginia in the early 20th century had a huge population of coal miners, many of whom were Italian immigrants. Miners needed: • A portable, one-handed lunch • Something that kept well without refrigeration • High-calorie, high-fat food for hard labor • Cheap ingredients Pepperoni rolls were perfect: The pepperoni’s oils infused the bread as it baked, making a flavorful, filling meal that didn’t spoil quickly underground. in the coal mines. 📈 Spread and Popularity • Became a staple in coal camps and lunch pails across north-central West Virginia in the 1930s–1940s. • Spread to local bakeries, schools, and fundraisers. • By the 1980s–2000s, they became a regional specialty sold in convenience stores, gas stations, and ballparks. • Today, they’re considered a state food icon of West Virginia. See my affiliate links below for items I use cooking. 🔥 My Favorite Cast Iron Skillets Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet Set (great starter set) https://amzn.to/4c31vcf Lodge 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet with Red Silicone Hot Handle Holder (great daily user) https://amzn.to/49VOFeM Lodge Cast Iron 10.5-inch Square Grill Pan (great for steaks) https://amzn.to/4qYwX04 🍳 Cast Iron Tools I Use Daily Scott Shop Rags In A Box (lint free) https://amzn.to/3O17UL8 Lodge Care Scrub Brush https://amzn.to/3NPheBT MR.SIGA Pot and Pan Cleaning Brush - Pack of 2 https://amzn.to/4tdGJwI 2 Pack Fish Spatula Stainless Steel https://amzn.to/3ZchY6t Silicone Trivet Mats 4 https://amzn.to/4k9zx0A 🎬 Production DJI Mic Mini https://amzn.to/4k9zx0A LumaFushion for iPad (video editing, on app store) Apple iPad Pro 13-Inch (M4) https://amzn.to/4a8gmjk Magnetic Camera Mount https://amzn.to/4qa4aV2 Camera Phone Mount with 360° Rotatable Cold Shoe Base, MagSafe https://amzn.to/4bwReoD Zeadio Heavy Duty Metal Tripod Kit with Arca Ball Head https://amzn.to/3NSWkBR Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀 https://vidiq.com/CookInWithBob 👨‍🍳 ABOUT COOKIN WITH BOB #cookinwithbob : 50+ years of cooking experience sharing easy tips, tricks, and the best cooking hacks. With a touch of humor. New videos every week! Keep Cookin! 🍳 #cookinwithbob Disclosures: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you click one of the links above and make a purchase, I earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps to offset my costs and allows me to continue making videos. Thanks for your support! For Partnership inquires, reach out via the business email: ADMIN@TRAVISMEDIA.NET Travis Media LLC Content Creators and Services