Braaibroodjie Swirl Buns

Braaibroodjie Swirl Buns bring a proudly South African braai classic into a new form — golden baked buns filled with tomato, cheese, and chutney. Part of my Buns of Heritage series, these savoury swirls celebrate Heritage Month by turning local favourites into soft, flavour-packed rolls. Perfect as a side dish for Braai Day or as a fun snack with friends and family.
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Course Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag of store-bought bread dough
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tomato thinly sliced
  • 2 l cheddar cheese grated
  • 3-4 tbsp chutney
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180 °C and lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Roll out the store-bought bread dough on a floured surface.
  • Arrange the onion and tomato slices evenly over the pastry.
  • Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle the grated cheese on top.
  • Roll the pastry up tightly – starting with the side furthest from you.
  • Cut the roll into slices about 3 to 4 cm thick, as you would cut cinnamon rolls.
  • Place the slices in the prepared baking dish, open side up.
  • Spread a thin layer of chutney over each roll.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve hot with braai meat.

Notes

Spread cutney before arranging the cheese, onion and tomato. 
After baking you can "toast" on the braai for the extra "braaibroodjie" effect