Rugalah Pizza Bites

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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg 250 g cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup butter, unsalted , softened
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups flour
  • Filling;
  • 3/4 cup pizza or pasta sauce
  • 2 tsp each of oregano, basil
  • Topping;
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, beat cream with butter until fluffy; beat in sugar and salt. Using wooden spoon, gradually stir in flour. Form into ball; cut into quarters and shape into discs. Wrap each in plastic wrap ; refrigerate for at least 2 hrs or until chilled. ( make ahead; refrigerate at least 24hrs) let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before rolling.

Filling;
on lightly floured surface, roll dough into 11 inch circle. Combine pizza sauce, basil and spread 1/4 over circle. Cut into 12 wedges. Starting at wide end , roll up each, curving to form a crescent. Place 2 inches apart, on parchement lined cookie sheets.

Topping;
Sprinkle cheese over rugalahs. Bake in center of 350* oven for 30 -35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.