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Savory Parmesan Cheese Puff Pastry Twists
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper. Then, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl to make egg wash. Set aside.
2
Unroll one sheet of puff pastry on a clean, lightly-floured surface. Using a rolling pin, roll the sheet of puff pastry into a 10×12-inch rectangle. Then, use a pastry brush to brush the entire sheet of puff pastry with egg wash. Make sure to get the edges!
3
Evenly sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of rosemary, and 3/4 cup (52 grams) of parmesan over the sheet of puff pastry. Season with Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste. Gently press the cheese and spices into the puff pastry with clean hands or a rolling pin.
4
With the long edge facing you, cut the sheet of puff pastry into 12 one-inch strips with a pizza cutter or sharp knife. Working one at a time, grab each end of a puff pastry strip and twist the ends away from each other until it won't twist anymore. Place 6 puff pastry straws on each sheet pan a few inches apart (they will puff up quite a bit). If some of the filling spills out, just sprinkle it over the twists.
5
Bake for 10 minutes. If the puff pastry straws start to curl up, use oven mitts to remove the pan from the oven. Re-straighten the puff pastry straws – be careful, they'll be hot! Then, bake the puff pastry straws for another 12-15 minutes, until they're crunchy and golden-brown.
6
While the puff pastry straws are baking, repeat the above process with the remaining sheet of puff pastry, parmesan, and spices. You should have 24 twists total. Serve them warm or at room temperature.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Keep Puff Pastry Ice Cold ❄️Work with puff pastry straight from the refrigerator and chill it again for 15 minutes after twisting to ensure maximum flakiness and prevent the butter layers from melting during baking.
- Egg Wash Application 🥚Brush twists lightly with beaten egg wash using a pastry brush, then immediately sprinkle parmesan and rosemary so they adhere perfectly for an even, golden-brown finish.
- Toast Fresh Rosemary First 🌿Lightly toast fresh rosemary in a dry pan for 30 seconds before chopping to intensify its flavor and oils, creating a more robust savory profile than raw herbs.
- Use Freshly-Shredded Parmesan 🧀Shred whole parmesan blocks yourself rather than using pre-shredded varieties, which contain anti-caking agents that prevent proper browning and create a grainy texture.
- Even Twist Tension for Uniform Cooking 🔄Apply consistent, gentle pressure when twisting to create uniform thickness throughout—thinner sections brown too quickly while thick spots remain underdone.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
Low-Cholesterol
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