Basically, pinwheel sandwiches are sandwiches that are rolled up and cut into tiny pieces of sushi; Indonesian people know it by the name of rolls. Although it really depends on the filling you choose, basically delicious rolls are served on a variety of occasions; for example, you could serve rolls to complement an afternoon tea or even a garden party during the day. Interestingly, the cute and tiny shape of the roll also makes it suitable to be served at your children's birthday party, you know! Not good at cooking? Do not worry; besides the manufacturing process is very easy, the ingredients are also very cheap. As far as understanding the basic recipe, in the future you can create flavors and fillings according to taste.
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Part 1 of 3: Preparing Materials
Step 1. Cut the bread into thin strips if you are using whole white bread
If you want, you can also use fresh bread that has been cut into pieces. Remember, the thinner your slice of bread, the easier it will be to roll the bread. Do your best to cut the bread to a consistent size and thickness.
Cutting the bread lengthwise will result in a roll with a longer shape
Step 2. Cut the edges of the white bread
While some people prefer to keep the edges of the bread, cutting it is a must for making rolls. For that, take a knife to cut the edges of the bread; as much as possible, do not let the white part of the bread get cut off.
Unlike regular sandwiches, to make rolls, you only need to use a piece of white bread
Step 3. Roll out the bread with a rolling pin
If you are using white bread that is light and soft, try rolling it thin with a rolling pin. Besides being easier to coat with jam, bread that is rolled thin is also easier to roll.
Step 4. Add butter to make the bread texture softer
Take a knife and coat the surface of the bread to be stuffed with butter. Butter works to make bread softer and easier to roll.
If you're worried that the bread isn't soft enough, you can coat both sides with butter
Step 5. Cover the bread with jam
Liquid ingredients such as cream cheese, mayonnaise, and fruit jam are great choices to enrich the taste of your rolls. After coating the bread with butter, add the jam until the entire surface of the bread is coated; use a knife to coat the entire surface of the bread evenly.
Layering bread with different types of jam is an idea worth trying, even if some jam flavors aren't as delicious to combine
Step 6. Place your desired ingredients on the surface of the bread
Make sure you don't put too many ingredients in to make the bread roll more easily. Ham and salami are good choices because, in most cases, you can slice them into thin strips and roll them up easily. While ingredients like sliced ham are less dense for filling, remember that you need to roll the bread so it can't be filled with too many ingredients.
Step 7. Roll the bread into a burrito-like shape
Once all the ingredients are laid out on the surface of the bread, grab the edges of the bread and start rolling it like you would a burrito. If your bread is not rectangular (in other words, one side is longer than the other), roll it up from the short side.
How to roll and cut bread is not much different from how to roll and cut sushi
Step 8. Wrap the bread with plastic wrap
After the sandwich is finished rolling, immediately wrap it tightly with plastic wrap so that no air gets in.
If you want to cut the bread before putting it in the refrigerator, make sure you wrap the plate with the slices tightly so they don't dry out
Step 9. Put the rolls in the refrigerator, let them rest for half an hour
Although rolls can be eaten right after they are made, refrigerating them for half an hour will make them firmer and easier to cut.
If the rolls are going to be served on a very hot day, try filling them with cold cream cheese or keeping the rolls longer in the refrigerator. Don't worry, rolls are still delicious even if they are left in the refrigerator for a full day
Part 2 of 3: Serving the Rolls
Step 1. Cut the rolls into easy-to-eat sizes
Supposedly, one loaf of bread can produce more than one roll. Before serving, take a knife and cut the roll into an easier-to-eat size (about the size of sushi).
If you want your rolls to be the same size, try cutting them about 2.5 cm thick. Generally, 2, 5 cm. is the right size to eat
Step 2. Cut off the excess material
If the bread is filled with too much, there's a good chance that some of the ingredients will stick out after the bread is rolled out. If this situation occurs, cut off the excess material with scissors or a knife.
If you're short on time (and if you really don't want to make the perfect roll), there's no need to trim off the excess ingredients. However, if you want the shape of your roll to look more elegant and professional, make sure you do it
Step 3. Pierce each roll with a toothpick
While the shape of the roll shouldn't change easily, at least you need to make sure it stays pretty by stabbing it with a toothpick. Before serving, pierce the center of each roll with a toothpick.
If the rolls will be served to children or the elderly, it is best not to use this method. Be careful, toothpicks can be accidentally bitten or eaten by them
Step 4. Serve the rolls on a serving plate
Rolls are a very suitable snack to be served at various types of parties. Remember, rolls have a very attractive shape to serve as an appetizer; for that, try to arrange it as attractively as possible on a serving plate. For example, you can arrange it in a circular shape so that it fills the entire plate.
If the rolls are going to be eaten by a large number of people, try placing a small bowl of sauce in the center of the plate
Step 5. Pack it in a lunch box
Generally, the size of the rolls is not too big so that it can be put in your children's lunch box. To keep it fresh, try packing it first in a plastic clip or airtight plastic. Because they are so small, you should be able to fit 3-4 rolls into one plastic clip. If rolls are going to be a lunch for your kids, make sure you include their favorite ingredients.
Part 3 of 3: Making a Variety of Bread Rolls
Step 1. Get creative with different types of bread
Generally, rolls are made with white bread; however, you can also get creative with the taste and texture by using tortillas, either made from whole wheat or plain white flour. For those of you who are still beginners, tortillas are a great choice because they are very easy to roll and don't have edges that need to be removed.
You can also use Hawaiian-style bread, pita bread, brioche bread, or naan; just make sure the bread you use is lightly rolled first before being processed into rolls
Step 2. Create your jam
To make a simple roll, you can choose a classic flavored jam like butter, mayonnaise, or mustard; This simple recipe is perfect if you have to make a lot of rolls. However, if you're driven to get creative with rolls, try using:
- Hummus
- Refried beans (pure beans)
- salsa sauce
- pesto sauce
- pizza sauce
Step 3. Make the bread filling that has a savory taste
One of the advantages of making rolls is that you can create a variety of fillings to your liking. For example, you can make standard versions like ham and cheese rolls or minced chicken sandwiches. If you want, you can also combine various types of fillings such as meat, eggs, tofu, and seasonings.
Think about your favorite food and try to 'transfer' the taste to your rolls. For example, you can make pizza-flavored rolls or Thai-flavored rolls
Step 4. Make a sweet-tasting bread filling
Rolls can also be served as dessert, you know! One way is to make rolls that taste sweet or sweet-salty; For a sweet-salt-flavored roll, try combining savory meats like chicken with sweet fillings like cranberry sauce. Some examples of sweet fillings are:
- Yogurt with flavor
- Sweet cream cheese
- Chocolate jam
- Peanut butter
- Honey
- Cranberry sauce
- Thinly sliced apple, pear, banana or strawberry
Step 5. Make rolls for vegetarians
Basically, there are plenty of vegetarian filling options (which are also delicious paired with meatloaf rolls). Choose whatever vegetables you like, and make sure you slice them into thin strips so they're easy to roll up and eat. If you are using vegetables with a high water content (such as cucumbers or tomatoes), try coating the bread with jam before placing the vegetables in it; This step needs to be done so that the bread is not soggy and wet. Some types of vegetables that are delicious to be used as stuffing rolls are:
- Tomatoes
- Fresh spinach leaves
- Lettuce
- Carrots, grated
- Paprika, sliced to form thin sheets
Warning
- If the rolls will be served to children or the elderly, it's best to choose toppings that don't require toothpicks. Be careful, they may not notice the presence of the toothpick and bite or even swallow it.
- If you want to make bread rolls, make sure you choose a soft-textured bread that makes it easy to roll.
