Prep Time | 5 minutes |
Cook Time | 15 minutes |
Baking Pan |
Enamel Bake Tray 1L |
Servings | 8 mini scrolls |
Ingredients
- 1 sheet butter puff pastry
- 1 egg optional (see notes)
- 2 tsp tomato paste or relish or sauce
- 1 handful grated cheese
- 2 slices ham roughly chopped
- 2 tsp fresh basil roughly chopped
- 1/2 tsp mingle pizza seasoning optional
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. If baking from frozen, preheat the oven once ready to cook.
Step 2
If using frozen puff pastry, remove it from the freezer and let it slightly defrost until pliable but still cold (about 5–10 minutes at room temperature). Lay the pastry on a lightly floured surface or keep it on the plastic film it comes on.
Step 3
Spread tomato chutney or paste evenly over the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges. Add chopped ham, cheese, spinach and optional pizza seasoning.
Step 4
For Individual Scrolls: Carefully roll the pastry into a log, starting from the long side for smaller, more delicate scrolls or from the short side for chunkier scrolls. Slice into 1.5–2cm thick rounds using a sharp knife.
For One Large Scroll: Roll the pastry into a long log, then take a sharp knife and slice down the middle lengthways so the scroll looks 'opened'. Then, carefully coil the entire scroll into a snail shape, keeping the cut layers exposed for a beautiful effect.
Step 5
Lightly beat one egg and brush over the scrolls before baking. If avoiding eggs, use milk as an alternative for a golden, crispy finish.
Step 6
Freeze (Optional): Place the uncooked scrolls in a lined glass storage container and freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer them to a container or freezer bag for easy baking when needed.
Step 7
Arrange scrolls on the prepared baking tray, leaving space between each one. If baking from fresh, cook for 10-15 minutes or until golden and puffed. If baking from frozen, add an extra 5 minutes to the cooking time.