High Protein Pepperoni Pizza Buns
High Protein Pepperoni Pizza Buns
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
- 1 1/8 cups 0% Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Filling and Topping
- 1 3/4 cups low fat grated cheese, (approximately 180g)
- 2 3/4 ounces turkey pepperoni, or beef pepperoni (approximately 80g)
- 8 tablespoons pizza sauce
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 392°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 392
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the self-raising flour, 0% Greek yogurt, garlic powder, oregano, and salt. Mix with a spoon until clumps form, then knead by hand until a smooth dough ball is achieved. If the dough is too sticky, add a small amount of flour, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it's manageable.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Lightly flour a clean surface. Roll the dough into a log shape, then slice it into 8 equal pieces.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Flatten each dough piece into a circular shape, about 4-5 inches in diameter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Place 4 of the dough circles onto the prepared baking tray. On each of these 4 dough circles, spread 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of low fat grated cheese (approximately 20g) over the pizza sauce on each of the 4 circles. Layer about 1/4 cup of turkey pepperoni (approximately 15g) on top of the cheese for each bun.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Place the remaining 4 dough circles on top of the pepperoni layers, effectively creating a 'bun' with the filling inside. Gently press the edges to seal.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
On the top of each assembled bun, spread another 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce. Sprinkle another 1/4 cup of low fat grated cheese (approximately 20g) on top. Finally, arrange about 1 tablespoon of turkey pepperoni slices (approximately 5g) on the very top of each bun.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown, and the crust is cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 200-205°F (93-96°C).
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 392
- 10
Allow to cool slightly before serving. These buns can be enjoyed immediately or stored for later. To reheat, remove any foil and air-fry or microwave for a couple of minutes until hot and cheesy.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High Protein Pepperoni Pizza Buns
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
- 1 1/8 cups 0% Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Filling and Topping
- 1 3/4 cups low fat grated cheese, (approximately 180g)
- 2 3/4 ounces turkey pepperoni, or beef pepperoni (approximately 80g)
- 8 tablespoons pizza sauce
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 392°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 392 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the self-raising flour, 0% Greek yogurt, garlic powder, oregano, and salt. Mix with a spoon until clumps form, then knead by hand until a smooth dough ball is achieved. If the dough is too sticky, add a small amount of flour, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it's manageable.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Lightly flour a clean surface. Roll the dough into a log shape, then slice it into 8 equal pieces.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Flatten each dough piece into a circular shape, about 4-5 inches in diameter.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Place 4 of the dough circles onto the prepared baking tray. On each of these 4 dough circles, spread 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of low fat grated cheese (approximately 20g) over the pizza sauce on each of the 4 circles. Layer about 1/4 cup of turkey pepperoni (approximately 15g) on top of the cheese for each bun.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Place the remaining 4 dough circles on top of the pepperoni layers, effectively creating a 'bun' with the filling inside. Gently press the edges to seal.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
On the top of each assembled bun, spread another 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce. Sprinkle another 1/4 cup of low fat grated cheese (approximately 20g) on top. Finally, arrange about 1 tablespoon of turkey pepperoni slices (approximately 5g) on the very top of each bun.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown, and the crust is cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 200-205°F (93-96°C).
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 392 - 10
Allow to cool slightly before serving. These buns can be enjoyed immediately or stored for later. To reheat, remove any foil and air-fry or microwave for a couple of minutes until hot and cheesy.
⏱️ 1 min