Description
Irresistible homemade pizza scrolls combine classic Italian flavors with comforting Australian bakery charm. Cheesy, herby filling wrapped in golden pastry promises a delightful snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base:
- 3 cups flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup warm water
Filling:
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni, chopped
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Toppings/Garnish:
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Activate yeast in warm water, allowing it to foam and become fragrant for about 5-7 minutes.
- Mix flour and salt in a large mixing bowl, creating a well in the center for the yeast mixture.
- Pour activated yeast and olive oil into the flour, kneading until a smooth, elastic dough forms.
- Cover the dough and let it rest in a warm spot for approximately 1 hour, allowing it to rise and double in size.
- Roll out the dough into a large rectangular shape on a floured surface, ensuring an even thickness.
- Spread tomato sauce evenly across the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese, chopped pepperoni, and parmesan cheese over the sauce.
- Carefully roll the dough tightly from the long edge, creating a log-like shape.
- Slice the rolled dough into 1-inch thick scrolls using a sharp knife.
- Arrange scrolls on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle dried oregano.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven, brush with melted butter, and garnish with fresh basil.
- Allow scrolls to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Select instant yeast for quicker proofing and more reliable rising compared to active dry yeast.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help dough develop better texture and rise more evenly.
- Ensure kneading creates smooth, elastic dough by stretching and folding technique to develop gluten structure.
- Dust work surface generously with flour to prevent sticky dough from clinging and tearing during rolling.
- Check scroll doneness by tapping bottom – golden brown color and hollow sound indicate perfectly baked scrolls.
- Experiment with alternative fillings like ham and cheese, vegetarian options, or BBQ chicken for variety.
- Store leftover scrolls in airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- Reheat scrolls in oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to restore crispy exterior and warm, soft interior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg