Pizza Scrolls

It’s no surprise that many of us gravitate towards bready foods. Soft textures, familiar flavours and comforting shapes make them a go-to for all ages. But the reality is, most bakery-style snacks that look wholesome are anything but. They’re often packed with hidden sodium, seed oils, additives and preservatives that don’t belong in a nourishing diet. I developed these scrolls as a healthier alternative — a way to satisfy those bread-loving cravings without compromising on quality. Choosing real food over ultra-processed options helps build better habits and supports long-term wellbeing for the whole family. This recipe is a sneak peek from my new book, The Unfussy Eaters Club — created to help families fall in love with real food, one meal at a time.

 

Dietary: VEG, NF, EF

Allergens: Wheat, Dairy

Age group: 10 months+

 

Serves: 12 Scrolls

Prep: 15 mins (+ cooling)

Cook: 25 mins

 

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Ingredients

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2 cups (300 g) wholemeal spelt flour, plus extra for dusting
1 cup (260 g) natural unsweetened Greek-style yoghurt, plus extra if needed
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
Filling
¼ cup (60 ml) tomato passata (puréed tomatoes)
¼ cup (65 g) pumpkin (squash) or carrot purée
1 tsp dried oregano
cup (35 g) grated low-salt cheese

Directions

1.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
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2.
In a food processor, combine all the dough ingredients and blend until smooth.
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3.
Transfer the dough to a work surface and shape into a ball. Add a little extra yoghurt if the dough is too dry; add extra flour if too wet.
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4.
Place between two sheets of baking paper. If the dough is too sticky, lightly dust the paper and dough with extra flour. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, about 25 × 40 cm (10 × 16 in) and 0.5–1 cm (¼–½ in) thick.
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5.
Remove the top sheet of paper.
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6.
For the filling, mix the passata and vegetable purée until well combined.
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7.
Evenly spread the passata mixture over the dough, then sprinkle with the oregano and cheese.
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8.
Cut the dough into long strips lengthways, then halve each strip crossways. Roll each strip into a snail shape and arrange them on the prepared tray 2 cm (¾ in) apart. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden.
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9.
Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
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10.
Serve whole or slice the scrolls into bite-sized pieces or offer halves. These are soft enough for self-feeding , sturdy for little hands to grasp and perfect for school lunchboxes,
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Notes

MAKE IT...
Dairy free: Swap yoghurt for natural unsweetened coconut, oat or soy yoghurt and omit cheese.
Pantry friendly: Swap flour for wholemeal flour.
Family friendly: (2+) Season dough with a pinch of sea salt; serve alongside a salad or roasted veggies for a balanced meal; boost flavour by adding finely chopped basil leaves or olives to filling.
School friendly: Pack in lunch box or reheat as a quick after-school snack.