Crispy Stuffed Pizza Rolls with Crepe Shell
"**Origin & History**: Pizza’s story begins in Naples, where flatbreads topped with tomato and cheese fed the working class before becoming a global emblem of Italian cuisine. As pizza traveled, its spirit—dough, sauce, and savory toppings—was endlessly reinterpreted. This dish belongs to that modern lineage: a creative, home-kitchen evolution that borrows the flavors of pizza while adopting a French-inspired crepe technique to form elegant, rollable shells. **Comparison & Differentiation (Why This Version?)**: Unlike classic pizza dough, which relies on yeast and long fermentation, this premium version uses thin, tender crepes enriched with eggs and milk powder for suppleness. The filling mirrors a fully loaded pizza—sausage, mushrooms, olives, peppers, and molten cheese—but is grated and finely chopped to ensure even distribution. The final breadcrumb coating and shallow fry introduce a schnitzel-like crunch, transforming familiar pizza flavors into a refined, bite-sized roll with layered textures. **Sensory Experience & Pro Tips**: Expect a shatteringly crisp exterior giving way to a soft crepe and a juicy, aromatic center of cheese and savory sausage. The aroma recalls a pizzeria at peak service—toasty, meaty, and faintly sweet from onions. Serve immediately, sliced on the bias, with warm pizza sauce for dipping and a bright green salad to cut the richness."
Health Benefits
Instructions
Whisk dry milk powder, eggs, salt, and water until smooth; gradually add flour to form a yogurt-like batter. Rest 30 minutes.
Cook thin crepes in a lightly greased nonstick pan until just set and lightly golden; set aside.
Mix sausage, pizza sauce, onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and olives until evenly combined.
Fill each crepe with sauce, filling, and cheese; fold sides and roll tightly.
Dip rolls in beaten egg, coat with breadcrumbs, and fry until golden and crisp. Drain and serve warm.
