Lemon Poppy Pinwheels Recipes

CINNAMON PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla until incorporated. Reduce the mixer speed to low; add the flour mixture and beat until just combined. Remove half of the dough and wrap in plastic wrap. Add the cinnamon extract, cocoa powder and food coloring to the remaining dough and beat until incorporated; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate both pieces of dough until firm, about 1 hour.
• Dust the dough with flour and roll out each piece on parchment paper into a 10-by-11-inch rectangle. Flip the red dough on top of the plain dough; remove the top piece of parchment and trim the edges. Sprinkle the ground cinnamon and sanding sugar on top. Starting from a short end, tightly roll up the dough, using the parchment to help; roll the log in sanding sugar. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight.
• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Slice the log crosswise 1/4 inch thick; arrange the slices about 1 1/2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Bake, switching the position of the pans halfway through, until slightly puffed and lightly golden on the bottom, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool.

VEGGIE PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Slice the avocado lengthwise and remove the pit. Use a spoon to scoop the avocado into a small bowl, and then use a fork to mash the avocado. Rinse the lemon and cut in half, removing the seeds. Squeeze a little lemon juice onto the avocado and stir. Grate the radishes, carrot and turnip, and add to the avocado.
• Rinse the herbs and pluck the leaves. Tear the leaves into smaller pieces, and stir into the mashed avocado.
• Warm 1 tortilla in a microwave 30 seconds, or longer if necessary, and place on a cutting board. Spread one-third of the mashed avocado over the center of the tortilla.
• Layer with one-third of the greens and top with one-third of the cheese. Squeeze some more lemon juice over the filling.
• Season lightly with 1/2 teaspoon of the Hidden Valley Ranch(r) Seasoning Mix. Roll the tortilla tightly into a log shape. Use a sharp knife to slice the wrap into 4 'pinwheels'. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and avocado mixture.

FIG PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Trim store-bought pie dough into an 8-inch square. Pulse 1 cup dried figs, 1/2 cup pitted dates, a pinch of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, 1 1/2 teaspoons orange juice and 1 tablespoon butter in a food processor. Spread over the dough and roll into a log; chill 30 minutes. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices and bake 12 to 15 minutes at 375 degrees.

LEMONADE PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Whisk the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a medium bowl. Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Beat in the egg, then the vanilla and lemon extracts. Reduce the mixer speed to low and beat in the flour mixture until just combined.
• Remove half the dough to a large piece of plastic wrap, flatten into a disk and wrap. Add 2 tablespoons gelatin powder, the lemon zest and juice and the yellow gel food coloring to the remaining dough and beat until combined. Turn out onto another piece of plastic, flatten into a disk and wrap. Refrigerate both disks until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Roll out each disk of dough into a 10-by-11-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Put the plain dough on top of the lemon dough and trim the edges. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon yellow sanding sugar over the top of the dough and gently spread to evenly cover. Starting with a long end, roll up the dough into a log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight.
• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons gelatin powder, 1 tablespoon yellow sanding sugar and the coarse white sugar in a bowl; sprinkle on a sheet of parchment. Roll the dough in the sugar mixture, pressing to adhere. Slice the log into 3/8-inch-thick rounds; arrange 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until the cookies are puffed and set around the edges, about 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the pans, then transfer to racks to cool completely.

LEMON PEPPER FLANK PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Pound each flank steak to a 10X8 inch rectangle.
• Cut each rectangle into four 10X2 strips.
• In bowl, combine burgundy, cooking oil, soy sauce, lemon pepper, Worcestershire and pepper sauce.
• Place meat strips in plastic bag; set in a deep bowl.
• Pour wine mixture over meat: close bag.
• Marinate 4-6 hours or overnight in refrigerator, turning twice. (I usually leave steaks whole and don't put in tomatoes or mushrooms, although it is excellent with them . Just a family preference).
• Drain meat; reserve marinade.
• Loosely roll each strip around a cherry tomato or mushroom cap, starting with short side.
• Skewer securely with wooden picks.
• Grill pinwheels over medium coals for 15 minutes.
• Turn meat; grill about 10 minutes more for rare.
• Baste with marinade often.
• Remove picks.