Preparation Time

• • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes

• Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

• •  Puff pastry: 400 g (14 oz)
• •  Ham: 150 g (5 oz), finely chopped
  • Garlic cloves: 3, minced
  • Cheese: 150 g (5 oz), grated
• • Egg: 1, beaten (for brushing)
  • Parsley: 15 g (1 tbsp), chopped
  • Dill: 25 g (2 tbsp), chopped
• • Butter: 30 g (2 tbsp), melted
  • Vegetable oil: For greasing
  • Chili sauce: 5 g (1 tsp) (optional, for heat)
• • Sour cream: 5 tbsp (for dipping)
  • Salt (optional): To taste
  • Garlic head: 1, roasted

preparation:

• • Prepare the Garlic Butter Mix:
    • • Melt butter in a small bowl.
      • Add minced garlic, parsley, and dill, and mix well.
    • Stir in chili sauce for an extra kick (optional).
  • Prepare the Puff Pastry:
    • • Preheat oven to 180°C (360°F).
    • Lightly flour a surface and roll out the puff pastry into a thin sheet.
    • Brush the pastry with half of the garlic butter mixture.

• • Add the Filling:
    • Evenly sprinkle grated cheese and chopped ham over the puff pastry.
    • Fold the pastry in half and gently press it down to seal.

• Cut and Twist:
  • • Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the filled pastry into 1-inch wide strips.
    • Take each strip and twist it several times to create a spiral shape.
    • Place them on a greased baking sheet.
• Bake the Pastry Twists:
  • • Brush each twist with beaten egg for a golden finish.
    • Bake for 30 minutes, or until the pastry is crispy and golden brown.
• Prepare the Sour Cream Dip:
  • • Roast the whole garlic head until soft.
    • Mash the roasted garlic and mix it with sour cream and a pinch of salt.
• Serve:
  • • Remove the twists from the oven and brush with remaining garlic butter.
    • Serve warm with the garlic sour cream dip.
  enjoy!