Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Finger Foods #3 - Ham and Swiss Twists





1 package refrigerated pizza dough or 14 ounces fresh dough
6 very thin slices smoked ham
6 very think slices swiss cheese
Black Pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Line baking sheets with parchment paper.  Unroll dough on cutting board or clean work surface; press into 16 x 12 inch rectangle.  Arrange a single layer of cheese slices over half of dough, cutting slices to fit as necessary.  Top with ham slices; sprinkle with pepper.  Fold remaining half o dough over ham and cheese layers, creating 12 x 8 inch rectangle.  Cut dough into 1/2 inch strips wide about 8 inches long.  Twist strips several times; place on prepared baking sheets.  Bake about 14 minutes or until golden brown.  Serve warm.  Makes about 22 twists. 

Varitions:
Spread a thin layer of honey mustard on dough before layering ham and swiss. 
Use thin strips of pear and gruyere as substitutes. 
Substitute mozzarella and strips of sun dried tomatoes and dried basil. 

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