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Pizza Scrolls

Pizza Pinwheels, Pizza Rolls, Pizza Swirls

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Difficulty
Easy
Servings
8
Prep Time
20 mins
Make Time
20 mins
Calories
230 / serving
Diet
Non-Veg

The essentials, at a glance

Oceania Appetizer Kid-friendlyNut-Free

Pizza scrolls are savoury baked spirals filled with tomato, cheese, and ham, popular as a snack or lunchbox item. They combine a crisp, golden scone-like exterior with a soft, flavourful interior reminiscent of pizza. Originating from Australian home cooking, they represent a fusion of British baking techniques and Italian flavours.

ProteinProtein 9.0g
FatFat 9.0g
CarbsCarbs 29.0g

Above values do not change with any serving size changes you make below

Ingredients

Servings: 8
Dough
300 g / 10.5 oz
7 g / 1½ tsp
30 g / 1 oz , coarsely grated
180 ml / 6 fl oz
Filling
30 ml / 2 tbsp
1 g / ¼ tsp
100 g / 3.5 oz , grated
40 g / 1.5 oz , finely chopped
50 g / 1.75 oz , roughly chopped
1 g / ¼ tsp

Ingredients at a glance

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Instructions

Preparation
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Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan and line a baking tray with baking paper.

Make the scroll dough
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Mix the flour and baking powder together in a large mixing bowl.

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Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.

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Stir in the milk and knead to a soft dough.

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Roll out on a floured board into a rectangle 1 cm thick.

Topping/filling
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Spread the passata over the dough in an even layer, leaving a centimetre clear at the ends.

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Sprinkle over the dried oregano.

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Sprinkle over the cheese, ham, capsicum and season with black pepper.

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Taking one of the long sides of the rectangle, slowly roll into a swiss roll, keeping the dough tight.

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Cut into slices 3-4 cm thick.

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Lay the scrolls cut side up on the tray, leaving space in between as they expand when cooking.

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Place into the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.

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Cool for a few minutes before eating.

Other considerations for this recipe

Grating the butter
Leave the butter in the fridge until you want to grate it. If it is a hot day you can place the butter in the freezer for 15 minutes before you grate it. Dipping it in a little of the flour will help stop it from sticking to the grater.
Sauce quantity
You only want a thin layer of pizza sauce; otherwise they can go soggy.
Chopping vegetables
Chop your vegetables finely; this makes the rolls easier to roll.
Rolling technique
Roll the scrolls tightly; otherwise they can uncurl when cooking.

Nutritional Benefits

Provides protein from ham and cheese.

Contains calcium from dairy products.

Offers carbohydrates for energy from the flour base.

Nutritional information is provided as a general guide only. Values may vary and should not replace professional medical or dietary advice.

Golden Spirals of Comfort

Andrew T.
Andrew T.
Pizza Scrolls
Pizza Scrolls · Andrew T.

Rubbing cold butter into flour creates the delicate, scone-like base that distinguishes these scrolls from standard pizza dough, yielding a texture that is simultaneously crisp and tender.

The transformation begins when you roll the rectangle tight, spiralling passata, dried oregano, and melting cheese with finely diced green capsicum and smoky ham. Each slice reveals a perfect cross-section of colours and flavours, capturing the essence of pizza in a portable, lunchbox-friendly form that feels both nostalgic and practical.

Mastering the Method

Success lies in the preparation details. Grate your butter straight from the fridge or freezer on warm days, dusting it lightly with flour to prevent sticking. Apply the tomato layer sparingly to avoid sogginess, and chop your vegetables fine enough that they integrate smoothly without tearing the delicate dough during rolling.

As they bake, the scrolls expand and bronze, filling the kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Allow them a brief cooling period once removed from the oven - this sets the cheese and prevents burnt fingers. Whether packed for a picnic, served at children's parties, or enjoyed as a savoury afternoon snack, these golden spirals deliver comfort in every bite.

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