Sweet Ricotta Rolls Without Yeast: Soft, Easy, and No Rising
The sweet ricotta rolls are a simple, creamy, and very fragrant dessert, perfect for breakfast or a snack. They are prepared without yeast, so they do not require rising times, and they result soft thanks to the rich filling and the yogurt topping.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 20
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 21 oz ricotta
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- vanilla
- lemon zest
- 4 cups flour
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- salt
- 7 oz yogurt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
Tools
Large bowl
Fork or hand whisk
Spatula
Rolling pin
Knife or pastry cutter
Parchment paperBaking tray
Kitchen brush (for the topping)
Kitchen scale
Steps
For the preparation of the Sweet Ricotta Rolls Without Yeast: Soft, Easy, and No Rising watch the video HERE.
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In a large bowl, pour the flour, water, oil, and a pinch of salt. Knead until you obtain a smooth and elastic dough.
Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece very thin with a rolling pin. Spread about a quarter of the ricotta cream over each sheet. Gently roll up to form a roll and place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Proceed the same way with the other pieces.
Place the 4 rolls in a row and cut them into pieces of the desired size.
Prepare the topping:In a bowl, mix the sugar, yogurt, and egg. Pour the mixture over the rolls, covering the entire surface well.
Bake in a static oven at 350°F for about 50 minutes until the surface is golden
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Storage & Tips:
Storage:
The sweet ricotta rolls without yeast keep perfectly for 2–3 days under a cake dome or in an airtight container, preferably stored in the fridge, considering the presence of ricotta.
Before serving, you can leave them at room temperature for 10–15 minutes or slightly warm them in the oven or microwave to make them even softer.
👉 Useful Tips:
Use well-drained ricotta to avoid a filling that is too liquid.
You can flavor the filling with orange, cinnamon, or chocolate chips.
The rolls can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving.
No rising is necessary: the recipe is quick and practical, ideal even at the last minute.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Do the sweet ricotta rolls contain yeast?
No, this recipe is completely yeast-free and therefore does not require any rising.
Can I prepare them in advance?
Yes, they remain soft for 2–3 days if kept in an airtight container.
Can I use cow or sheep ricotta?Both are fine, the important thing is that it is well-drained to avoid a too-liquid filling.
Can they be frozen?
Yes, you can freeze them already cooked. Let them thaw at room temperature and slightly warm them before serving.
Can I flavor the filling?
Sure! You can add cinnamon, chocolate chips, or orange zest for a fragrant variant.
