Description
Buttery parmesan garlic puff pastry breadstick twists spiral with herbed elegance and crisp texture. Guests will savor golden spirals that complement dinner spreads with Mediterranean charm and simple sophistication.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 puff pastry sheet (thawed, from a 17.3 oz / 490 g package)
- ½ cup (120 ml) Parmesan cheese (fresh or packaged)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) butter (melted)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried basil (crushed with fingertips)
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack in the center and preheat to 400°F (204°C). Lightly grease or line two large baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Pastry Shaping: Dust work surface with flour and slice puff pastry into thin 0.75-inch (2 cm) strips using a pizza cutter, ensuring clean, precise edges.
- Flavor Mixture: Create a fragrant coating by mixing Parmesan cheese, finely chopped fresh basil, and minced garlic in a small bowl until ingredients are uniformly distributed.
- Coating and Twisting: Brush pastry strips generously with melted butter, then thoroughly coat in the cheese-herb mixture. Delicately twist each strip into an elegant spiral, transforming the pastry into a visually appealing breadstick.
- Baking: Arrange twisted breadsticks on prepared baking sheets, spacing them 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart to allow proper expansion. Slide into preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes until they achieve a crisp, golden-brown exterior with a light, puffy texture.
Notes
- Pastry Handling Tip: Keep puff pastry chilled until just before use to maintain its flaky, delicate structure and ensure maximum rise during baking.
- Coating Technique: Press cheese mixture firmly onto buttered pastry strips to help ingredients adhere completely and create a more intense flavor profile.
- Twisting Trick: Twist pastry strips gently but firmly to create uniform spirals that will bake evenly and look professionally crafted.
- Storage Secret: Allow breadsticks to cool completely before storing in an airtight container to preserve their crisp texture and prevent soggy bottoms.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 14
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg