PESTO PINWHEEL BUNS

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An easy spinach-basil pesto gives delectable flavor to these rolls. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen,

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/4 to 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
PESTO:
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1 cup fresh basil leaves
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup walnut halves, toasted
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, egg, sugar, salt and 1-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Meanwhile, place the spinach, basil, garlic, walnuts, cheese and pepper in a food processor; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Set aside., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Spread pesto to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 rolls., Place rolls cut side up in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes., Bake at 350° until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Nuwampiire Wiston
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These buns were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth the effort. They were so delicious and my family loved them.


Steve reyes
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I've never made pesto pinwheel buns before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. They were delicious and I'll definitely be making them again.


Suzette Smith
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These buns are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a hit.


Jasmine Palmer
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pesto. The buns are soft and fluffy, and the filling is flavorful and cheesy.


Thoko Rose
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Overall, I thought these buns were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't amazing either.


Abi Raj
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These buns were really easy to make, but they didn't turn out as fluffy as I hoped.


Ruby Torres
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The filling in these buns was a bit bland. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices next time.


Zisan
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These buns were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some extra butter to the dough next time.


Gul faraz Gul
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I used sun-dried tomato pesto in these buns and they were amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced.


Isha Bukari
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These were really easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


mdarifulislam sumon
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed these buns. The filling was flavorful and the buns were soft and fluffy.


Grayson LaVee
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I made these for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Malik Shahid
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These pinwheels were delicious! I used a store-bought pesto sauce and they still turned out great.


Sohil Samadi
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I've made these buns several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The pesto filling is so flavorful and the buns are always soft and fluffy.


Saad Amir
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These pesto pinwheel buns were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the cheesy, pesto-y filling.