Pinwheel pizzas are an easy, quick, and delightful idea. You don’t have to get your hands in the dough, and they save you at the last minute if you’re craving something tasty or have unexpected friends over for an aperitif or snack.
All you need is a few slices of sandwich bread, tomato sauce, and mozzarella, a few minutes in the oven, or an air fryer, and the pinwheel pizzas are ready, crispy and cheesy, to be enjoyed.
The sandwich bread pinwheel recipe is a bit intuitive; you can play with alternative fillings: grilled vegetables, cold cuts, flavorful cheeses, olives, or aromatic herbs. Each variant gives a different character.
I had fun preparing them in two colors. Two with natural edges and two topped with tomato sauce.
In minutes, you’ll bring to the table mini-delights that can win everyone over, both young and old. A simple, practical, and creative idea that shows how, with sandwich bread, you can create truly surprising dishes. Try them once, and they’ll become one of your favorite dinner-saving recipes.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Electric Oven, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for Pinwheel Pizzas
- 4 slices sandwich bread
- 4 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2.8 oz mozzarella
- to taste dried oregano
- to taste fine salt
Tools
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Spoon
Steps to Prepare Pinwheel Pizzas
Start by preparing the seasoning. In a bowl, pour the tomato sauce and season it with salt and extra virgin olive oil, and mix everything.
To prepare the pinwheels CLICK HERE
Brush the edges of 2 pinwheels with the seasoned tomato sauce, and fill the center with a spoon.
Add the julienne mozzarella cut into pieces, or any other stringy cheese and a sprinkle of oregano
Fill the remaining pinwheels with tomato sauce in the center and mozzarella and oregano, season the edges with a sprinkle of extra virgin olive oil.
Bake in air fryer at 356°F for 7-8 minutes or in a static oven at 356°F for 10-12 minutes until golden
Once cooked, let them rest for a few minutes and serve hot to enjoy their crispiness and cheesy core.
Storage
Store them in an airtight container.
They last 1–2 days in the fridge
Reheat in the oven at 320–338°F for 5–7 minutes to make them crispy again or in the air fryer at 320°F for 2 minutes
You can freeze them both raw and cooked.
Raw: place them on a tray in the freezer for 1 hour, then transfer them to freezer bags. They last up to 2 months.
Cooked: let them cool well, then place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. They last 1–2 months.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use any type of sandwich bread?
Yes, both classic, whole wheat, or crustless sandwich bread work. The important thing is to flatten it well before rolling it.
Can I prepare them in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the pinwheels in advance and fill them at the moment
