Preheat oven to 425F. Prepare a baking sheets with parchment paper or other non-stick baking mat. If you don't have these you can use non-stick cooking spray.
Roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle. You might need to stretch it a bit.
Spread the tomato sauce on the dough, leaving a 1 inch section free on one of the long sides of the dough.
Top with cheese and pepperoni, leaving that 1 inch space empty.
Starting from the long side (not the empty side) roll the dough into a long roll. Think cinnamon rolls!
Seal with the empty edge by slightly pinching to keep it closed.
Place in the freezer for 20 minutes. This will help it maintain it's shape when slicing and not get as smashed. Be sure to use a sharp knife.
Remove from the freezer, slice into 12 rolls (about 1/2 -1 inch thick). I like to cut my log in half. Then cut those in half making four section. Then cut each section into three slices. This helps me to keep them as close in size as possible.
Place cut side up on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the rolls are a golden brown and the cheese is melty.
Remove and serve with additional marinara sauce and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Freeze for 20 minutes before slicing. It will help them keep their shape when slicing.
Microwave the pepperoni and dab off grease.
Leave 1 inch section on dough empty to help the rolls seal.
Lightly flour surface to keep the dough from sticking when rolling out.
Add Italian seasoning to the cheese if you need more spice!
Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving. They will be hot!
Prep the baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray if you need to.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese for more cheese when serving!
I don't like to make these with crescent dough as it doesn't hold up to the pepperoni and cheese. They tend to fall apart.