Cheddar Bacon Pinwheels

Ingredients 

• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 100 grams of bacon chopped
• 1½ cups refined flour (maida) + for dusting
• 1 tablespoon oil + for greasing
• 20 grams fresh yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic Powder
• 8-10 fresh basil leaves, shredded
• 1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns

Method

1. Put the yeast in a small bowl. Add sugar and 2-3 tablespoons warm water and set aside to activate for 5 minutes.
2. Mix flour, salt and activated yeast in a mixing bowl. Add sufficient water and knead into a soft dough. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and knead again. Cover with a damp muslin cloth and set aside for 10-15 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a baking tray with some oil.
4. Mix cheese, bacon, garlic powder, basil leaves and crushed peppercorns in another bowl.
5. Dust the worktop with some flour. Place the dough on it and roll it into a thin rectangular sheet. Spread the cheese mixture evenly on it and roll tightly.
6. Cut the roll into thick slices. Arrange the slices on the baking tray, place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.
7. Serve hot.