I’m no baker, but I can
handle frozen puff pastry dough. And so can you. It’s easy to work with, so the
dish is all about the filling.
Here, I used three simple
ingredients: prosciutto for a flavorful, salty bite; fresh herbs for an earthy,
floral essence; and provolone cheese for a little creamy texture. That’s it.
Roll it up, let it chill, then cut and bake to golden-brown deliciousness.
Makes about 20 pinwheels
Ingredients
- 1 9-1/2 X 9-inch puff pastry,
thawed (half of a 17.3-oz package)
- flour, for dusting
- 1 large egg plus 1 tbsp
water, whisked
- 1/4 lb thinly sliced
prosciutto, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1/3 cup assorted chopped
herbs, such as parsley, basil, chives, oregano, and mint
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Filling Ingredients |
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Chopped Herbs |
Preparation
- Lay the puff pastry on a lightly
floured work surface. Dust a rolling pin with flour and roll the dough to about
a 12 X 12-inch square (or “wobbly” square, as mine turned out). Brush with some
of the egg wash. (Do not discard the remainder. Cover and
refrigerate—you'll need it again.)
- Scatter the prosciutto over
the dough, almost out to the edges. Top with cheese and herbs.
- Roll up the dough into a log as
tightly as you can (jelly-roll style) and tuck in the ends, pinching to close.
Wrap the pastry log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours
(may also be refrigerated overnight).
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Roll out the Dough, Brush with Egg |
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Prosciutto Layer |
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Cheese and Herbs Added |
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Roll up the Dough with Filling |
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Rolled Dough |
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Wrap Tightly in Plastic Wrap |
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unwrap the pastry log and
place on a cutting board. Cut into about 20 1/2-inch pieces and place them on
the baking sheet at least 3/4-inch apart.
- Lightly
brush the tops with more of the reserved egg wash. (Discard the remainder.)
- Bake until
the pinwheels are golden brown and slightly puffed, 15-16 minutes.
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Slice the Rolled Dough |
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Pinwheels Ready to Bake |
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Baked Pinwheels |
Remove and let cool 5 minutes before serving.
(May also be stored in a sealable container in the refrigerator overnight. Let stand
at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.)
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Pinwheels with Prosciutto, Provolone, and Fresh Herbs |
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