Detroit-Style Pepperoni Rose Pizza

“Detroit-Style Pepperoni Rose Pizza – the ultimate Valentine’s Day pizza that’s equal parts crispy, cheesy, and show-stopping. Hand-rolled pepperoni roses are stuffed into a rectangle deep-dish for a fun twist that’s perfect for date night, Galentine’s, or a cozy family pizza night at home.”

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Recipe from The Curious Plate
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INGREDIENTS

  • 3 (10oz) store-bought or homemade pizza dough (Keep in mind you will need 3 dough balls to make 18 roses)
  • 2 1/4 cups pizza sauce or marinara, divided
  • 3 (6oz) packages of pepperoni, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
  • Hot honey, for garnish
  • Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
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    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Place the Yoder Smokers Wood-fired Oven inside the YS640S Pellet Grill and set the grill temperature to 500 degrees.
    2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to a 9×13 rectangle. Spread 3/4 cup of the pizza sauce over the dough. Keep the amount of sauce light so as to not make the dough soggy.
    3. Next, take a pizza cutter and cut the dough lengthwise into 2-inch thick strips. You should have six strips total per dough ball. On each strip, place about 2 tbsp shredded mozzarella on top of the pizza sauce followed by 7 to 8 pepperoni slices. Fold up the bottom part of the strip and tightly roll into each rose.
    4. Place the rose into a 9×13 cast-iron skillet. Repeat the process until you have 18 completed roses. Transfer the baking dish to the wood-fired pizza oven. Close the oven door and cook the pizza for 12 minutes turning halfway through the cooking process.
    5. Once golden, remove the baking dish from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil and hot honey. Serve and enjoy!