Easy and quick Easter appetizer made with a single dough
The savory dove rolls with speck and olives are an original and truly tempting idea that I often make for Easter lunch. They are soft, aromatic and very impressive, perfect to serve as an Easter appetizer or to enrich a festive buffet.
The recipe is very simple because it is made with a single soft dough, enriched with speck, olives and scamorza which make these savory dove rolls absolutely irresistible.
I really like them because they are:
easy to prepare
soft and flavorful
perfect to serve as individual portions
A great recipe for anyone who wants to bring something different to the table from the classic sweet colomba.
Also try these Easter recipes:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 10/12
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Easter
Ingredients
10/12 pieces
- 4 cups type 0 flour (approx. all-purpose flour)
- 1.5 cups milk
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1 small container (about 1/2 cup) yogurt
- 0.35 oz fresh yeast
- 3.5 oz olives
- 2 oz speck
- 2 oz scamorza (smoked Italian cheese)
Tools
- 12 Stampi per colomba 100 g (3.5 oz) molds
Steps
Preparation video HERE.
-
I prepare the dough
First, put the flour, the yogurt, the yeast and the salt in a bowl.
Start kneading, adding the milk little by little.
Knead for about 10-15 minutes until you obtain a soft and elastic dough.
Add the butter
At this point add the butter little by little.
Continue kneading until the butter is completely incorporated into the dough.
Add the filling
When the dough is ready, add the speck, the olives and the scamorza.
Mix well to distribute the filling evenly.
Shape the dove rolls
Transfer the dough to the work surface.
Divide it into pieces of about 3.5 oz (each).
Cut each piece in half.
Form two small rolls and arrange them overlapped in the mold to create the classic dove shape.
Proofing
Let rise for a few hours, until the dough increases in volume.
When the dove rolls have risen, sprinkle a little grated Parmesan on top.
Finish with:
a few pieces of speck
olives
cubes of scamorza
Baking
Bake in the oven at 356°F for about 30 minutes.
-
✨ Result
You will obtain soft, fragrant and super tasty mini savory dove rolls, perfect as an original and visually striking Easter appetizer.
Storage:
The mini savory dove rolls keep:
2 days at room temperature, well covered
3 days in the refrigerator
To make them soft again, just heat them for a few minutes in the oven.
FAQ (Questions & Answers)
Can I substitute the speck?Yes, you can use cooked ham, pancetta or salami.
Can I use other cheeses?Of course, you can replace scamorza with provola or mozzarella.
Can I freeze them?Yes, once baked and cooled you can freeze them for up to 1 month.
