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| CREAM CHEESE SPIRALS |
Ingredients for Cream Cheese Spiral
* 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
* 1⁄4 cup whole wheat flour
* 11⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
* 4 tablespoons canola oil
* 4 tablespoons plain, nondairy milk, plus more as needed
* 6 tablespoons vegan cream cheese, room temperature
* 2 tablespoons minced fresh herbs
* (basil, parsley, dill, and thyme)
* Freshly ground black pepper
How to Make Cream Cheese Spiral
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Whisk together the flours, baking powder, and salt, then stir in the oil and milk to form a stiff dough (add a bit more milk if needed to hold the dough together).
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out with a rolling pin into an 8 x 11-inch rectangle.
4. Spread on a thin layer of cream cheese and sprinkle with herbs and black pepper to taste.
5. Starting at a long edge, roll the dough into a log, pressing firmly so that no pockets of air are trapped inside.
6. Cut the dough log into twenty 1⁄2-inch disks.
7. Place on the baking sheet and bake until set and golden brown on the bottom, about 20 minutes.
VARIATION: Tapenade Spirals: follow directions above, substituting 4 tablespoons store-bought roasted red pepper or black olive apenade for the vegan cream cheese.
