Pizza Poppers

• 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1 large egg
• 3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1-1/3 cups minced pepperoni (about 5 ounces)
• 2 cups pizza sauce, warmed

1. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, oregano and salt. In a saucepan, heat water and shortening to 120u0b0-130u0b0. Add to dry ingredients; beat until moistened. Add egg; beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Stir in cheese and pepperoni; mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. 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.
3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into four pieces. Divide each piece into eight balls. Roll each ball into a 12-in. rope. Tie into a loose knot, leaving two long ends. Fold top end under roll; bring bottom end up and press into center of roll. Place on greased
4. . Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5. Bake at 375u0b0 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with pizza sauce.

flour, sugar, active dry yeast, oregano, salt, water, shortening, egg, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, pizza sauce

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pizza-poppers/ (may not work)