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    Veggie Pizza Pinwheels | Video

    Published: Feb 8, 2022 · Modified: Apr 21, 2022 by Pavani · 13 Comments

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    Looking for a snack to make for game night or for kids party? Then try these baked veggie pizza pinwheels. These stuffed pizza buns are easy to make and absolutely delicious.

    Recipe uses an easy homemade pizza dough. It is then filled with tomato sauce, sautéed veggies and lots of cheese. The buns are then baked in an oven or an air fryer until crispy and the cheese is melty. A must try recipe for all pizza and cheese lovers.

    Top view of black plate with pizza buns.

    Table of contents

    • About the Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
      • Make pizza dough
      • Make veggie filling
      • Make pizza pinwheels
      • Oven Bake
      • Air Fry
    • Expert Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • You might also like
    • Recipe Card

    About the Recipe

    We are a big pizza loving family. I frequently make pizza at home. This no yeast thin crispy pizza and this Indian style veggie pizza are our favorites.

    These pizza buns or veggie pizza pinwheels are basically pizza dough stuffed with cheese and fillings. My kids love spinach, mushroom, bell peppers etc. But the filling choices are endless. You can even use cinnamon sugar or chocolate spread to make them sweet instead of savory.

    Black plate with stuffed pizza rolls.

    Either way these vegetarian pinwheels are soft, cheesy and absolutely delicious. The dough is very very easy to work with. You can also use store bought pizza dough instead of making it at home. I have included some ideas in the Expert Tips section.

    Dip the warm pizza pinwheels in marinara sauce and enjoy!!

    Hand dipping a bun into a bowl of marinara sauce.

    Ingredients

    For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient and the list of ingredients needed, check the printable recipe card below.

    Here are the ingredients you need to make the pizza dough:

    • Flour - I use a combination of bread and whole wheat flour. But you can make it entirely with bread flour.
    • Instant Yeast
    • Salt and Sugar
    • Olive Oil
    • Warm water

    You can make these stuffed pizza buns with store-bought pizza dough. You can also use crescent roll dough or even puff pastry. Check the Tips section on details.

    Ingredients needed to make the dough - details in recipe card.

    Here are the ingredients you need for the filling or stuffing:

    • Pizza or marinara sauce - store bought or homemade.
    • Grated cheese - any good melting cheese like mozzarella, Monterey jack or cheddar.
    • Veggies - use whatever vegetables you like as your pizza topping. We love lightly cooked onions, bell peppers, mushroom, corn, roasted and chopped vegetables (eggplant, zucchini, peppers etc.). Adding veggies is optional, but I highly recommend them.
    Ingredients needed for the filling - details in recipe card.

    Instructions

    For the detailed instructions on how to make the recipe with exact timings, check the printable recipe card below.

    Here is how to make pizza buns aka veggie pizza pinwheels recipe:

    Make pizza dough

    In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of the stand mixer, combine the bread flour, whole wheat flour, yeast, salt, sugar, oil and water. Add more whole wheat flour if the dough seems too sticky. Mix and knead well to form a smooth, pliable dough.

    4 panel photo showing the making of the dough.

    Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover and set aside to rise for 60~90 minutes. Dough should double in size by the end of the first rise.

    You can use the Instant pot for the first rise. Lightly grease the inner pot and place the dough inside. Cover with a glass lid and set it in Yogurt mode for 1 hour. If it doesn't rise enough by the end of 1 hour, add an additional 10 minutes.

    2 panel photo showing the dough before and after proofing.

    Make veggie filling

    While the dough is rising, make the filling. Heat oil in a medium size pan on medium heat. Add the onions, garlic and cook till the onions turn translucent.

    Stir in the chopped mushrooms and bell peppers. Cook till they are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off the heat and let the filling cool.

    Make pizza pinwheels

    Gently deflate the dough. On a lightly grease work surface, roll the dough into 12"x18" rectangle. Spread the dough evenly with the marinara sauce, veggie filling and cheese.

    4 panel photo showing the dough rolled out, marinara sauce, veggies and cheese added.

    Starting with the long end, roll the dough into a tight log. Cut the log into 12~18 equal pieces, depending on how big you want your buns. Place the rolls, cut side down, on 2 parchment lined baking sheets. Cover lightly with a plastic wrap and let rise for 60~90 minutes.

    4 panel photo showing the rolling of the dough and cutting into pinwheels.

    Oven Bake

    Towards the end of the rising time, preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 25~30 minutes or until the rolls are lightly golden and the cheese has melted.

    2 panel photo showing before and after baking.

    Air Fry

    Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 5 minutes. Place the pizza pinwheels in the air fryer and bake for 8~12 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese has melted.

    Serve right away with some marinara sauce on the side.

    Black plate with a stack of pizza pinwheels and a bowl of marinara sauce.

    Expert Tips

    • You can make the dough entirely with bread flour. I like to add 1~1½ cups of whole wheat flour for some fiber.
    • You can skip the pizza dough making step in this recipe. Here are a few alternative ideas:
      • Store bought pizza dough - skip the first rise, then make the pinwheels and let the dough rise for 60~90 minutes. Bake according to the recipe.
      • Canned crescent roll dough - Unroll and press the perforations firmly to close. Cut into 4 rectangles. Then spread with marinara sauce, veggies and cheese. Roll and cut each into 6 slices. Place cut side down on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 12~16 minutes until golden brown.
      • Puff pastry - thaw the pastry according to package instructions. Spread and roll as written in the recipe. Bake at 375°F for 15~18 minutes or until golden.
    • Adding veggies is totally optional, but I highly it for taste. Also this is a great way to sneak in some veggies for the kids.
    • Here are a few vegetarian savoury pinwheels fillings ideas: spinach, bell peppers, onions, roasted zucchini, eggplant, carrot, mushroom etc.
    • Make sure to finely chop the veggies. This is ensure the rolls to be sliced evenly.
    • You can even use cinnamon sugar or chocolate spread to make them sweet instead of savory.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can the veggie pizza pinwheels be frozen?

    Yes, you make these ahead of time and freeze for later. After the first rise, spread with the fillings, roll and slice into equal pieces. Then place them on a parchment lined baking sheet, cut side down, and freeze for 1~2 hours or until frozen. Place them in a ziploc bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
    When you are ready to bake, just pop the frozen pinwheels in the oven and bake for an extra 2~4 minutes.

    How to make heart shaped pinwheels?

    After spreading the fillings on the dough, roll it halfway through into a log from the edge closest to you. Then roll from the top to meet the other half in the center. So, you basically have 2 logs meeting in the center. Press lightly to ensure that the 2 halves don't separate much. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut the dough into 12~18 equal size pieces. Then follow the recipe as written.

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    Hand dipping a bun into a bowl of marinara sauce.

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    Recipe Card

    Black plate with a stack of pizza pinwheels and a bowl of marinara sauce.

    Vegetarian Pizza Pinwheels

    These baked veggie pizza pinwheels are easy, cheesy and delicious. They are great as snacks for parties and game nights.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 20 mins
    Cook Time: 30 mins
    Rising Time:: 2 hrs
    Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins
    Course: bread, Main Course, Main Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12 Servings

    Ingredients

    For the Dough:

    • 2 cups Bread flour
    • 1~1½ cups Whole-wheat flour
    • 2½ teaspoons Instant Yeast
    • 1½ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Sugar
    • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
    • 1~1¼ cups Lukewarm Water

    For the Filling:

    • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
    • 1 Small Onion, finely chopped
    • 1 Garlic clove, finely minced
    • 1 cup Chopped Mushrooms
    • 1 Small Bell Pepper, finely chopped
    • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
    • To taste Salt & Pepper
    • ½ cup Marinara sauce
    • 2 cups Shredded Cheese (mozzarella or cheddar or monterey jack)

    Instructions

    Make the Dough:

    • In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of the stand mixer, combine all the bread flour, 1 cup of whole wheat flour, yeast, salt, sugar, oil and milk. Add more whole wheat flour if the dough seems too sticky. Mix and knead well to form a smooth, pliable dough, about 6~8 minutes on the stand mixer and 10~12 minutes by hand.
    • Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover and set aside to rise for 60~90 minutes. Dough should double in size by the end of the first rise.
      You can use the Instant pot for the first rise. Lightly grease the inner pot and place the dough inside. Cover with a glass lid and set it in Yogurt mode for 1 hour. If it doesn't rise enough by the end of 1 hour, add an additional 10 minutes.

    Make the Filling:

    • While the dough is rising, make the filling. Heat oil in a medium size pan on medium heat. Add the onions, garlic and cook till the onions turn translucent, about 3~4 minutes.
      Stir in the chopped mushrooms and bell peppers. Cook till they are tender, about 5~6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off the heat and let the filling cool.

    Make Pizza Pinwheels:

    • Gently deflate the dough. On a lightly grease work surface, roll the dough into 12"x18" rectangle. Spread the dough evenly with marinara sauce, veggie filling and cheese.
    • Starting with the long end, roll the dough into a tight log. Cut the log into 12~18 equal pieces, depending on how big you want your buns. Place the rolls, cut side down, on 2 parchment lined baking sheets.
      Cover lightly with a plastic wrap and let rise for 60~90 minutes.

    Oven Bake:

    • Towards the end of the rising time, preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 25~30 minutes or until the rolls are lightly golden and the cheese has melted.

    Air-Fry:

    • Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 5 minutes. Place the pizza pinwheels in the air fryer and bake for 8~12 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
    • Serve right away with some marinara sauce on the side.

    Video

    Notes

    • You can make the dough entirely with bread flour. I like to add 1~1½ cups of whole wheat flour for some fiber.
    • You can skip the pizza dough making step in this recipe. Here are a few alternative ideas:
      • Store bought pizza dough - skip the first rise, then make the pinwheels and let the dough rise for 60~90 minutes. Bake according to the recipe.
      • Canned crescent roll dough - Unroll and press the perforations firmly to close. Cut into 4 rectangles. Then spread with marinara sauce, veggies and cheese. Roll and cut each into 6 slices. Place cut side down on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 12~16 minutes until golden brown.
      • Puff pastry - thaw the pastry according to package instructions. Spread and roll as written in the recipe. Bake at 375°F for 15~18 minutes or until golden.
    • Adding veggies is totally optional, but I highly it for taste. Also this is a great way to sneak in some veggies for the kids.
    • Here are a few vegetarian savoury pinwheels fillings ideas: spinach, bell peppers, onions, roasted zucchini, eggplant, carrot, mushroom etc.
    • Make sure to finely chop the veggies. This is ensure the rolls to be sliced evenly.
    • You can even use cinnamon sugar or chocolate spread to make them sweet instead of savory.
    • To make these ahead of time and freeze for later:
      • After the first rise, spread with the fillings, roll and slice into equal pieces. Then place them on a parchment lined baking sheet, cut side down, and freeze for 1~2 hours or until frozen. Place them in a ziploc bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
      • When you are ready to bake, just pop the frozen pinwheels in the oven and bake for an extra 2~4 minutes.
    • To make heart shaped pinwheels:
      • After spreading the fillings on the dough, roll it halfway through into a log from the edge closest to you. Then roll from the top to meet the other half in the center.
      • So, you basically have 2 logs meeting in the center. Press lightly to ensure that the 2 halves don't separate much. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut the dough into 12~18 equal size pieces. Then follow the recipe as written.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Pizza Bun | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 239IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Sandhiya

      February 06, 2017 at 2:47 pm

      Yep, it looks like a heart 🙂 , I think,getting approval from kids are very tough than making the recipe itself.Lovely idea and it turns out so gorgeous.

      Reply
    2. Chef Mireille

      February 06, 2017 at 10:13 pm

      these are absolutely beautiful and must be full of flavor!

      Reply
    3. Harini

      February 07, 2017 at 9:37 am

      It looks like a heart to me!! And a tempting one at that!!

      Reply
    4. Lathiya

      February 07, 2017 at 1:54 pm

      It resembles heart😊... Satisfying kids are big task indeed... Delicious 😊

      Reply
    5. Kalyani

      February 08, 2017 at 12:25 am

      loved the idea of making everyday rolls into heart with a slight pinch at the edge ! I loved savoury fillings and so will my kids 🙂 bookmarked!

      Reply
    6. Rajani

      February 08, 2017 at 11:19 am

      I can see these with some Jam or some strawberry spread inside. That would look so nice.

      Reply
    7. Priya Suresh

      February 08, 2017 at 6:21 pm

      Super cute pizza pinwheels, feel like grabbing and having some. Looks prefect for valentine's day.

      Reply
    8. Gayathri Kumar

      February 09, 2017 at 7:37 am

      These heart shaped pinwheels look super cute and must have tasted amazing..

      Reply
    9. preeti

      March 01, 2017 at 5:49 am

      U r really baking queen for me.. love the all recipes whatever you made.

      Reply
    10. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

      March 09, 2017 at 8:07 am

      These are so perfect and Love the flavors in the pinwheel. Definitely my kind of bake 🙂

      Reply
    11. Srivalli

      March 13, 2017 at 4:10 am

      Oh it surely looks like a heart and must have tasted so good Pavani..very nice one....:)

      Reply
    12. Priya Srinivasan

      March 21, 2017 at 1:09 pm

      oh yes they look like heart pavani, kids i m telling you, lots of nakra!!!
      Filling sounds good, spinach and cheese! Lovely combo!

      Reply
    13. Suma Gandlur

      April 28, 2017 at 7:57 pm

      The filling sounds flavorful and these pinwheels are great idea for any party.

      Reply

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