pepperoni rolls

One of our favorite Christmas treats around here is Pepperoni Rolls!

Sometimes I make this into a couple loaves.
However they're prepared, they rock!

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• Pepperoni Rolls
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 1/3 cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees F)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 package sliced pepperoni
• 1 package sliced cheese, any flavor

In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, oil, salt and 2-1/2 cups flour. 

Beat until smooth. 

Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. 

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. 

Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. 

Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Once risen, place dough on lightly floured surface and divide into approximately 24 balls.

Flatten a roll of dough, place 2-3 pepperonis in the middle.

Sprinkle with a pinch of cheese on top of pepperoni

 and pinch dough closed.

Place into a greased pan.

Once pan is full, bake at 375 for 15-18 minutes.