Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) and line two large baking sheets with non-stick baking parchment.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, crushed garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined. This creates your flavourful garlic butter base.
- Lightly dust your work surface with plain flour and unroll the puff pastry sheet. If it’s not pre-rolled, roll it out to a rectangle approximately 25cm x 35cm.
- Using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon, spread the garlic butter evenly over the surface of the pastry, leaving a 1cm border along one of the long edges. I find that an offset spatula works best for getting a thin, even layer without tearing the pastry.
- Next, spread the tomato purée over the garlic butter in another even layer.
- Sprinkle the grated cheddar and mozzarella evenly over the top, covering the entire surface except for the clean border.
- Starting from the long edge without the border, tightly roll the pastry up into a log. Press the clean border firmly to seal the log shut.
- Wrap the log in cling film and place it in the freezer for 15 minutes or the fridge for 30 minutes. This step is crucial for getting clean cuts.
- Once chilled, unwrap the log and use a sharp serrated knife to slice it into 1.5cm thick rounds. You should get about 16 pinwheels.
- Arrange the pinwheels on your prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each one as they will puff up. Brush the tops and sides lightly with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry is deeply golden brown, puffed up, and the cheese is melted and bubbling. Let them cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These pinwheels are best served warm from the oven. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in an oven or air fryer to restore crispness.
