How to Make Delicious Spinach, Bacon and Ricotta Scrolls

Are you looking for a delightful savoury treat that is both easy to make and incredibly delicious? Look no further! Today, we're sharing a fantastic recipe for mouth-watering scrolls that will surely satisfy your afternoon tea cravings.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups plain flour or bread flour 

• 1 tsp salt 

• 3 tbsp oil 

• 1 tsp white sugar 

• 3 tsp instant dried yeast 

• 600 mls warm water

Filling:

• 375g ricotta

• 400g diced bacon

• 1 onion

• 250g chopped spinach (frozen spinach)

• 2 tsp garlic

• 1/2 tsp ground paprika

• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, oil, sugar, yeast and warm water.

• Turn dough out onto the bench and knead for 5 minute. Cover and rest for 1 hour to rise.

• In the meantime, in a large pan add in a drizzle of oil and add your diced onion, cook until soft and then add in your diced bacon, paprika and cook for a further 3 to 4 minutes. Season to taste.

• Combine the ricotta and spinach in a bowl and pop to the side.
  

• Preheat your oven to 180°C and line a baking dish with baking paper.

• Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.

• Spread the ricotta mixture over the dough, then sprinkle the bacon and onion mixture evenly.

• Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 1 inch slices.

• Place the slices in the prepared baking dish, cover and leave to rise for 30 minutes.

• Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

These scrolls are best enjoyed warm, straight from the oven. The combination of salty bacon and creamy cheese is simply irresistible. Serve them for breakfast, as a snack, or an afternoon treat.