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Easy Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches Recipe Perfect for Party Snacks

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These easy Italian pinwheel sandwiches combine spicy salami, creamy provolone, and fresh basil rolled in soft pizza dough for a quick, crowd-pleasing party snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 grams) pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
  • 6 ounces (170 grams) thinly sliced salami (spicy or mild)
  • 6 ounces (170 grams) thinly sliced provolone cheese
  • A handful of fresh basil leaves, washed and patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Pinch of salt (kosher or sea salt)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a roughly 12×10 inch (30×25 cm) rectangle.
  3. Brush the dough lightly with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Layer the salami slices evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) margin along the long edge.
  5. Add the provolone slices on top of the salami, then tuck fresh basil leaves evenly across the cheese.
  6. Carefully roll the dough from the long side, starting at the edge with the fillings. Roll tightly but gently and pinch the seam to seal.
  7. Slice the roll into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick pinwheels using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
  8. Arrange the pinwheels flat side down on the baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
  9. Brush the tops lightly with olive oil for a golden finish.
  10. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melty. If edges brown too fast, loosely cover with foil halfway through baking.
  11. Cool slightly before serving. Best served warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Roll the dough tightly but gently to avoid squeezing out the fillings. Let the dough rest if it shrinks back when rolling. Use thin slices of salami and provolone for even baking. Brush olive oil on top before baking for a golden crust. Pinwheels can be assembled ahead and refrigerated, then sliced and baked before serving. Freeze pinwheels on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag; bake from frozen adding a few extra minutes.

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