Ham and cheese pinwheels are some of my favorite appetizers for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
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For Dough – 3 cups flour all-purpose – 1/4 cup sugar – 1 teaspoon Kosher salt – 1 tablespoon dry active yeast – 1/4 cup butter softened – 1 egg – 1 cup warm water or milk For Ham and Cheese Pinwheels – pizza sauce – 8 slices ham thick slices, cut into about 2 inch squares – 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese or any cheese of your choice, cut into squares, about 2 inch – 1-2 egg yolks whisked – seasame seeds for garnish – chives chopped for garnish, optional
30 pinwheels
1 hr 10 mins
Secure the assembled pinwheel with a toothpick into the center and once all the pinwheels are made, transfer them to a parchment-lined bread machine Cover with plastic wrap and allow them to rise until doubled in size.