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Twirled Sandwich Bread "Sunflower" Dessert
Transform ordinary sandwich bread into a super cute and delicious dessert resembling sunflowers! This simple and quick method involves cutting and twirling bread slices, then baking them until golden. Serve these 'sunflowers' plain with powdered sugar, or add a delightful touch by filling the center with jam or hazelnut cream. This technique can also be adapted for puff pastry, crepes, or tortillas, making it a versatile sweet treat that everyone will love.
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Flattened bread slices ready for cutting
Recipe Information
10m
Prep Time
12m
Cook Time
22m
Total Time
3
Servings
Easy
Dessert
English
Nutrition (per serving)
250
Calories
6g
Protein
40g
Carbs
8g
Fat
Bread strips being twirled into a 'sunflower'
Ingredients
Servings: 3
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Baked golden 'sunflowers' on a baking sheet
Instructions
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- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.1m
Preview1mPreviewPreheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Trim the crusts off each slice of sandwich bread.2m
Preview2mPreviewTrim the crusts off each slice of sandwich bread. - Using a rolling pin, flatten each slice of bread until it is thin and pliable.2mPreview2mPreviewUsing a rolling pin, flatten each slice of bread until it is thin and pliable.
- Cut each flattened bread slice into thin strips, leaving approximately 1 inch uncut at one end to keep the strips connected.2m
Preview2mPreviewCut each flattened bread slice into thin strips, leaving approximately 1 inch uncut at one end to keep the strips connected. - Gently twist each strip individually, then carefully coil the entire bread slice into a spiral or 'sunflower' shape, tucking the end underneath.3mPreview3mPreviewGently twist each strip individually, then carefully coil the entire bread slice into a spiral or 'sunflower' shape, tucking the end underneath.
- Place the formed bread 'sunflowers' onto the prepared baking sheet.1m
Preview1mPreviewPlace the formed bread 'sunflowers' onto the prepared baking sheet. - Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.12mPreview12mPreviewBake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Dust generously with powdered sugar and fill the center of each 'sunflower' with hazelnut cream or jam before serving.2m
Preview2mPreviewOnce baked, remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Dust generously with powdered sugar and fill the center of each 'sunflower' with hazelnut cream or jam before serving.
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