Puffy Greek Twists Recipes

PUFFY GREEK TWISTS

Steps:

• 1. Thaw the puff pastry to package directions.
• 2. Pre heat oven to 375°
• 3. Open up first sheet of puff pastry.
• 4. Process the artichoke hearts and kalamata olives in a food procesor.
• 5. Spread half cream cheese over dough and sprinkle half the olive mixture over cream cheese. Sprinkle half of the parmesean cheese over the filled dough.
• 6. Fold the pastry over, and press to close all around the edges.
• 7. Cut 18 strips cross wise through the dough.
• 8. In a bowl wisk the egg and water together, brush over the top of the filled pastry.
• 9. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon sesame seeds over the dough.
• 10. Take the first strip, holding both ends, twist the dough into a twisty shape.
• 11. Repeat for second puff pastry dough.
• 12. Place on a baking sheet sprayed lightly with pam. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes , or until golden.
• 13. These are at their best warm right out of the oven.

GREEK BREADSTICKS

Steps:

• Place artichokes and olives in a food processor; cover and pulse until finely chopped. Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface; spread half of the cream cheese over half of pastry. Top with half of the artichoke mixture. Sprinkle with half of the Parmesan cheese. Fold plain half over filling; press gently to seal., Repeat with remaining pastry, cream cheese, artichoke mixture and Parmesan cheese. Whisk egg and water; brush over tops. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cut each rectangle into sixteen 3/4-in.-wide strips. Twist strips several times; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake at 400° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm, with tzatziki sauce if desired.

ITALIAN PUFF PASTRY TWISTS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the butter, garlic and Italian seasoning; set aside., On a lightly floured surface, roll each pastry sheet into a 12-in. x 10-in. rectangle; cut each widthwise into 1-in. strips., Twist each strip two to three times; place on greased baking sheets. Brush with butter mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400° for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown.