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pizza pinwheels

Pizza Pinwheels

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Servings

32 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour part whole wheat flour can be used
  • 2 teaspoons instant or bread machine yeast see Note
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 11/4 cups lukewarm water 100˚F
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 oz. chilled mozzarella cheese 2 cups grated
  • 1 cup tomato sauce or pizza sauce

Instructions

  • 1 Place flour, yeast and salt in a food processor or large bowl. Mix until well combined. Gradually drizzle in water and oil and mix until dough gathers together to form a soft dough. If dough seems dry, add 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Dough should be slightly sticky.2 Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 1 to 2 minutes, until smooth and elastic.3 Rub surface of dough lightly with oil and place in large resealable plastic bag or bowl. Let rise at room temperature until doubled, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. (You can refrigerate it for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Bring to room temperature before shaping.) Assembly:4 Punch down dough and divide in half. Working with 1 piece at a time, roll out thinly on a lightly floured surface into a long, narrow rectangle (7 x 15 inches for smaller pinwheels, 9 x 12 inches for larger ones). If dough is too elastic, let rest a few minutes for easier rolling.5 Spread half the tomato sauce to within 1" of edges of dough. Sprinkle with half the cheese. Roll up from long edge into a tight log and pinch seam firmly to seal.  Gently stretch log to elongate it. Cut with a serrated knife into 1-inch slices (12 to 16 slices per log, depending on size).6 Place slices cut side up on parchment lined baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.  Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cover with a towel and let rise for 20 to 30 minutes. 7 Bake 1 batch at a time in preheated 375˚F oven until golden. Smaller pinwheels take 12 to 15 minutes; larger pinwheels take 15 to 18 minutes. Cool slightly, and then use a sharp knife to trim off any filling that leaks out during baking.
  • Reheats and/or freezes well. Note: If using active dry yeast, don’t add it to the flour mixture. Sprinkle yeast over 1/4 cup lukewarm water called for in the recipe.  Let stand 5 to 10 minutes, and then stir to dissolve.
  • Sneaky Cuisine: Purée some cooked veggies (e.g., carrots, squash, spinach) into the tomato sauce to boost nutrients and fiber.
  • This recipe was originally published in Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller Magazine (Bitayavon Summer issue 2012) – to get more recipes like these and more pizza variations subscribe now!