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.
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