Pizza-style boat rolls stuffed with tomato sauce, ham and mozzarella

Pizza-style boat rolls stuffed with tomato sauce, ham and mozzarella

Appetizer

For an original idea for an aperitif or starter presentation, try our little pizza-style boats! After the flaky croissants, we tried the pizza dough version, for an even crispier result :-) A superb idea to make with the children, since these little loaves will be cut into the shape of boats, for a cooking workshop super fun! Inside, they are generously garnished with tomato sauce, ham and meltingly soft mozzarella cheese. Follow our step by step recipe below ;-)

Preparation

  • Step 1:

    Step 1 - Pizza-style boat rolls stuffed with tomato sauce, ham and mozzarella

    Unroll the pizza dough and cut it into 4. Form balls of dough and roll them out to obtain circles/ovals.

  • Step 2:

    Step 2 - Pizza-style boat rolls stuffed with tomato sauce, ham and mozzarella

    Cut a slit on the left and one on the right.

  • Step 3:

    Step 3 - Pizza-style boat rolls stuffed with tomato sauce, ham and mozzarella

    Spread 1 Tbsp. of tomato sauce in the center, leaving a little space around the edges. Season with pepper and sprinkle with oregano.

  • Step 4:

    Step 4 - Pizza-style boat rolls stuffed with tomato sauce, ham and mozzarella

    Add ham cut into small pieces and cover with grated mozzarella.

  • Step 5:

    Step 5 - Pizza-style boat rolls stuffed with tomato sauce, ham and mozzarella

    Fold the left edge over the stuffing then the right edge over it. Pinch the top edge and the bottom edge.

  • Step 6:

    Step 6 - Pizza-style boat rolls stuffed with tomato sauce, ham and mozzarella

    Repeat the operation with the other circles/ovals of dough then place them on a baking tray covered with parchment paper.

  • Step 7:

    Step 7 - Pizza-style boat rolls stuffed with tomato sauce, ham and mozzarella

    Brush the buns with beaten egg. Sprinkle with oregano, poppy and sesame. Add mozzarella in the center for even more fondant.

  • Step 8:

    Step 8 - Pizza-style boat rolls stuffed with tomato sauce, ham and mozzarella

    Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 35 minutes. Check the cooking. And there you are, your pizza-style boat rolls are ready!