Everything Bagel Cheese Twists
Homemade cheese twists made with frozen puff pastry, and infused with everything bagel seasoning. These addictive flaky pastries are great for entertaining!
Ingredients
Everything Bagel Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon minced dried garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced dried onion
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon Maldon salt
Cheese Twists:
- unbleached all-purpose flour for dusting
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, defrosted preferably Pepperidge Farm or Dufour brand
- 1 large egg beaten
- ⅓ cup finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
Instructions
- Thaw frozen puff pastry as directed by package. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) with a rack in the center position. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Prepare the Everything Bagel Seasoning: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or container, stir, and set aside.
- Assemble Cheese Twists: Working with one sheet of puff pastry at a time (and relatively quickly to avoid overheating the dough), carefully place the sheet of puff pastry on a clean, lightly floured counter top. Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll the dough slightly to remove any creases. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 teaspoon of cold water. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the puff pastry sheet with egg wash.
- Sprinkle the dough evenly with half of the grated parmesan cheese; then sprinkle with half of the everything bagel seasoning mixture. Using the rolling pin, lightly press down on the surface to allow the cheese and seasoning to stick to the dough.
- Using a pizza cutter or very sharp knife. cut the dough crosswise into roughly nine (¾-inch to 1-inch wide) strips. Twist the strips, starting at one end and rolling loosely along the length, and place them on the parchment-paper lined baking sheets, leaving an inch of space between them. Repeat with remaining sheet of puff pastry.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Carefully flip the cheese twists, and continue to bake for an additional 5 to 8 minutes, or until they are golden brown and have risen substantially. Allow to cool on a rack before serving.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 32kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 13mg, Sodium: 169mg