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Ackee & Saltfish Pinwheels

Roll ackee and saltfish into crescent dough to make grab and go appetizers for a party or potluck or even to stuff your kid's lunchbox
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 pinwheels
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: caribbean
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ackee and saltfish prepared
  • 1 Can Crescent dough

Method
 

  1. Remove the dough from the cylinder and unroll onto a lightly floured surface.
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  2. Press the cut pieces together to join into one full sheet
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  3. Place the ackee and saltfish on top of the dough
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  4. Spread evenly, try not to smoosh completely but some smashing is inevitable
  5. Roll the dough up along the short side
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  6. Complete the roll then score 24 pieces. Chill till firm then slice into pinwheels
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  7. Place the pinwheels on an ungreased tray or one lined with parchment. 

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  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 350F.
    Cool and serve with a dipping sauce if desired
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Notes

This is a great way to use up leftover ackee and saltfish!
If you are making Ackee and Saltfish specifically for this recipe, chop your add-ins small so they are easy to roll up and slice.
If you need a recipe for ackee and saltfish, click here
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