Golden flaky zaatar puff pastry pinwheels are quick easy using minimal ingredients. A delicious snack or appetiser, the perfect vegan party food.
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Zaatar hails from the Middle East it’s a blend of herbs and toasted sesame seeds.
It is widely used in baked goods, such as the famous Lebanese manoush pizza and can be used in dressings or marinades, amongst many other uses.
I prefer to enjoy a homemade zaatar, it is fairly easy to make and is tenfold flavoursome. My family's blend is made with fresh oregano, if you love this, then you'll love my fresh oregano bread scrolls.
These zaatar puff pastry pinwheels make the ideal snack or appetiser. They are great for when you want to make something quick.
Both kids and adults love them because they're the perfect grab and go size. I reckon they are the perfect vegan party food.
😋Why you’ll love this recipe
- The perfect size for vegan party food or vegan appetiser
- Only requires 3 ingredients
- Easy to prepare and bake
- A simple recipe that everyone will enjoy
✔️What You’ll Need
🥘Ingredient Notes
Zaatar can be homemade or store-bought. Always found at your local Middle Eastern grocer or online. Whenever I run out of homemade zaatar, I like to use this brand*.
Olive oil* - choose a really good quality extra virgin olive oil.
Puff pastry can be store-bought and is found in the freezer section of your supermarket, follow the directions as instructed on the packet to thaw out. Ensure the puff pastry you use is vegan or plant based.
🔪Step-By-Step
Let’s get to how to zaatar puff pastry pinwheels;
Step 1 - In a small mixing bowl, combine zaatar and olive oil until it becomes a paste.
Step 2 - Lay one sheet of puff pastry on a non-stick surface and brush zaatar paste onto it, ensuring the edges are covered too.
Step 3 - Roll the puff pastry sheet into a log and then cut at 2cm (just under an inch) intervals. Place onto a lined baking sheet tray and then use the bottom of a cup to flatten out into thinner discs. Repeat step 2 & 3 with the other sheet.
Step 4 - Bake in a preheated oven 200C (390F) for 14 minutes or until pastry is golden brown. Transfer to a cooling rack. Enjoy warm or cool.
The above photo shows these zaatar pinwheels after they have been pressed down.
💭Pro Tips
The non-stick surface to place the puff pastry dough could be a silicone matt* or baking paper.
The longer the puff pastry dough is left out at room temperature, the harder it is to work with. If it becomes too soft, place it back into the freezer until it is manageable.
Ensuring the edges are covered with zaatar helps the puff pastry not open up into a cutlet whilst baking.
Using the bottom of a cup helps to secure the pastry into a round shape. Only press enough to flatten the pastry and not completely squash.
Zaatar puff pastry pinwheels are best enjoyed within the same day, as puff pastry tends to lose its flaky texture. However, you can store this vegan party food in an airtight container in the fridge and then pop them back into a hot oven until they crisp up again.
🥘Related recipes
Are you a lover of zaatar? Check out gluten-free pita chips that are seasoned with it.
Another amazing puff pastry recipe is my vegan sausage rolls or try these vegetarian mini chocolate puff pastries.
You may also love these popular and delicious vegan pizza rolls
Otherwise, another great snack is my gluten free crackers recipe.
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Zaatar Puff Pastry Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 2 sheets Puff pastry thawed
- ⅓ cup Zaatar
- ¼ cup Olive oil extra virgin
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine zaatar and olive oil until it becomes a paste.⅓ cup Zaatar, ¼ cup Olive oil
- Lay one sheet of puff pastry on a non stick surface and brush zaatar paste onto it, ensuring the edges are covered too.2 sheets Puff pastry
- Roll the puff pastry sheet into a log and then cut at 2cm (just under an inch) intervals. Place onto a lined baking sheet tray and then use the bottom of a cup to flatten out into thinner discs. Repeat step 2 & 3 with the other sheet.
- Bake in a preheated fan forced oven 200C (390F) for 14 minutes or until pastry is golden brown. Transfer to a cooler rack. Enjoy warm or cool.
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Nutrition
N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.
Amanda
Thank you so much for this recipe.
I had a sudden intense craving for a warm savoury pastry with sesame seeds (at 22:00) and didn’t know what to whip up.
Craving sorted in less than 20 minutes.
It’s going to become my signature snack. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
It got me feeling like a patissiere. So proud of myself 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Janelle Hama
haha, you should be proud of yourself! Glad it was zaatar for the win!
Jenny
Can you freeze these?
Janelle Hama
Hi Jenny, I always make and bake these. However theoretically, you should be able to prepare these and freeze them before baking, then bake straight from frozen.
Lucia
These zaatar puff pastry pinwheels are easy to prepare and are tasteful too. Recommend
Liz
Oh, my gosh, these pinwheels were scrumptious! Our neighbors came over for cocktails and we loved them!!
Janelle Hama
Cocktails and zaatar pastries sounds like a dream! Glad you guys loved them 🙂
Ukko
I'm confused: where does the second sheet go?
Janelle Hama
You prepare the two sheets seperately, i.e., you spread zaatar on each sheet, then roll and cut.
Varity
yum! The best use of zaatar!
Ellen
I had to make this one as soon as you released it. Yum, thanks for making zaatar much more fun.
Janelle
Oh yay for fun zaatar pinwheels, so glad you found these yum!
J
tate
so so so good. kids want more and so do i. thanks for the fun use of zaatar and pastry.
Janelle
thanks for making my zaatar pinwheels. they are so much fun