Description
Parmesan garlic puff pastry breadstick twists deliver a crispy, golden symphony of Italian-inspired flavors. Flaky layers seasoned with sharp cheese and aromatic garlic promise a delightful appetizer that melts in your mouth and delights dinner guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 frozen puff pastry sheet (thawed, from a 17.3 ounces / 490 grams package)
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) grated Parmesan cheese (can be fresh or packaged)
Seasonings:
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil (crushed with fingertips)
Binding Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius). Prepare two large baking sheets by lightly greasing them or lining with parchment paper for effortless cleanup.
- Place the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and carefully slice into strips approximately 0.75 inches (2 centimeters) wide using a pizza cutter or sharp paring knife.
- In a small mixing bowl, thoroughly blend the Parmesan cheese, finely chopped fresh basil leaves, and minced garlic until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Brush each pastry strip generously with melted butter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll the buttered pastry strips in the cheese, basil, and garlic mixture, coating them completely and evenly.
- Gently twist each coated pastry strip, creating an elegant spiral shape.
- Arrange the twisted breadsticks on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) apart to allow proper expansion during baking.
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until the breadsticks turn a beautiful golden brown and achieve a crisp, puffy texture.
Notes
- Grab fresh, high-quality puff pastry straight from the refrigerator for the best texture and flakiness.
- Keep ingredients like parmesan, garlic, and basil at room temperature to blend seamlessly and enhance overall flavor profile.
- Use unsalted butter for coating to control salt levels and prevent potential over-seasoning of your breadstick twists.
- Choose freshly grated parmesan cheese instead of pre-packaged versions for maximum melting potential and authentic taste.
- Ensure even twisting technique by applying gentle, consistent pressure while rotating each pastry strip to create elegant, uniform breadsticks.
- Store any leftover breadsticks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, reheating briefly in the oven to restore crispness.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 169 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5gg
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg