RUSTIC ROLL with bacon and provolone, easy and super fast, delicious recipe for dinner or appetizer to make in 10 minutes, without rising, crispy outside and soft inside.
This rustic bacon and provolone roll was born as it often happens: my son’s friends over for dinner, half-full fridge and no desire to knead for hours. A bit of flour, water, and oil for the base, bacon, and provolone as filling, and a rustic recipe that disappears as soon as you bring it to the table emerged.
The great thing is that this no-rise savory roll is practical, quick, and always a solution. It is perfect as an informal dinner, as a warm appetizer or for a buffet, and it slices without crumbling. Crispy outside, melty inside, just as it should be.
The quick bread-type base rolls out in no time, requires no resting time, and holds the filling perfectly. Bacon and provolone are a classic that always works, but this rustic roll is also a real fridge-cleaner recipe: you can change the meats and cheeses based on what you have.
Follow me in the kitchen today there’s the rustic roll with bacon and provolone.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3.5 oz bacon
- 2.8 oz provolone
Steps
Pour the flour into a bowl, add the oil and water, a pinch of salt, knead well, add a bit more flour if needed.
Move the dough onto the work surface and knead until smooth and homogeneous, then roll it out on the work surface into a rectangle.
Fill with speck slices and provolone pieces, roll it up and place it on the baking sheet, oil it, and bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes until golden.
Bon appétit
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RUSTIC ROLL with bacon and provolone
Useful Tips
Roll out the dough thin but not too thin, so the roll stays soft and doesn’t break.
Use well-drained provolone to avoid releasing water during cooking.
For a lighter version, you can cook it in an air fryer, it’s still golden and crispy.
Great the next day too: just warm it up for a few minutes and it’s perfect again.
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FAQ RUSTIC ROLL with bacon and provolone
Can I prepare the rustic roll in advance?
Yes, you can assemble it beforehand and bake it at the last moment, or bake it and reheat it before serving.
Can I freeze the bacon and provolone rustic roll?
Better if cooked. Once cooled, slice it and freeze it.
What can I substitute bacon with?
Speck, cooked ham, salami, or even grilled vegetables for a different version.
What cheese to use instead of provolone?
Excellent choices are scamorza, well-drained mozzarella, or a mix of melting cheeses.
Can it be made without an oven?
Yes, you can cook it in an air fryer or in a pan with a lid on low heat.
