Friday, June 8, 2012

Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

2 c. flour
4 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
4 T. unsalted butter
3/4 c. sour milk
Butter, softened
Garlic and/or Italian seasoning
1 package Canadian-style bacon*
1 1/2 to 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
*can use thinly-sliced ham

Preheat oven to 450° F.

Sift flour, baking powder, and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Add milk all at once; stir only until dough follows fork around bowl.

Place dough on a lightly-floured surface.  (Knead in extra flour if mixture is too sticky.)  Roll into a rectangle--approximately 15" x 12".  Gently spread with soft butter; sprinkle with garlic and/or Italian seasoning.  Place Canadian bacon edge-to-edge on dough; sprinkle with cheese.

Starting at a long edge, roll dough up like cinnamon rolls.  Cut into pieces approximately 1-inch or so; place cut-side down on a paper-lined baking sheet.

Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden-brown.  Brush tops with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.  Serve warm.