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Spinach & Ricotta Bread Scrolls

Spinach & Ricotta Bread Scrolls

Looking for a new savory bake that is amazing as it is, or as a side to your next pasta dinner? Look no further than these Spinach & Ricotta Bread Scrolls. Packed FULL of creamy ricotta and bright spinach, plus a lil garlic and lemon for some zing - these are definitely best eaten warm and work perfectly for all sorts of occasions.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Rising Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 Rolls
Author: Florence Jackson

Ingredients

  • 250 ml (1 cup) Warm Water Not hot!
  • 7 g (¼ oz) Fast Acting/Instant Dried Yeast
  • 1 tbsp (1 tbsp) Granulated Sugar
  • 425 g (3 ½ cups) All Purpose Flour
  • 3 tbsp (3 tbsp) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp (1 tbsp) Salt

For the Filling

  • 300 g (1 ¼ cups) Full Fat Ricotta
  • 200 g (1 ½ cups) Frozen Chopped Spinach See notes for Fresh Spinach
  • 2 tbsp (2 tbsp) Minced Garlic
  • 1 (1) Large Egg
  • 1 tbsp (1 tbsp) Dried Oregano
  • 1 tbsp (1 tbsp) Lemon Juice Optional
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  • If using frozen spinach, get it out of the freezer and place into a bowl now to defrost. If using fresh spinach, read notes below.

For the Bread Dough

  • In a large bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer (with the dough hook attachment), add the yeast, sugar and warm water and let sit 5-10 minutes (to let the yeast bloom - if it doesn't look frothy, it might have expired).
  • Add the oil, flour and salt and combine. Knead for 6-8 minutes (if using a stand mixer) or 8-10 minutes by hand. This is all about stretching the dough, you don't need a special technique!
  • The dough is 'ready' when it looks shiny and springs back a little when you press a finger into it. Let rest 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

For the Filling/Assembly

  • Lightly grease a 9x13" baking pan with oil.
  • Squeeze any excess water out of the spinach (if using fresh spinach, see notes below). Combine all the filling ingredients together and mix thoroughly in a bowl until combined.
  • Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a large rectangle about 16x12", then spread the filling in an even layer over the dough.
  • Starting from one long edge, roll the dough up tightly into a log. Use a sharp knife to slice the log into 12 even pieces. Place each piece cut-side up on a lined baking tray, they will expand!
  • Let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 380℉/190℃. Once the oven is hot, bake the scrolls for 20-25 minutes, until the edges are golden. Remove and let cool before serving!

Notes

For Fresh Spinach: Double the quantity called for, and place in a pan on medium heat to wilt. Let cool and squeeze out any excess moisture before adding to the mixture.
Frozen Spinach: Make sure the spinach has defrosted before using. I take it out and put it in a bowl when I start making the dough.