Cartocciata

Ingredients

Salt

1 teaspoon (for seasoning and brushing)

Olive oil

2 tablespoons (plus extra for brushing)

Tomato sauce

1/2 cup

Mozzarella cheese

1 cup, shredded

Ham

1 cup, sliced or diced

Pizza dough

1 pound (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
2. On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
3. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
4. Evenly arrange the sliced ham and shredded mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce.
5. Starting from the long side, carefully roll up the dough like a jelly roll, ensuring the filling stays intact.
6. Pinch to seal the ends of the roll and place it seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Brush the top and sides of the roll with olive oil and sprinkle with salt for added flavor.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing into portions and serving warm.