Puff Pastry Witches' Brooms

Frozen puff pastry is pretty bland on its own, but when brushed with egg and sprinkled with cheese and spices, it can be tastier than a bag of potato chips! A little twisting and trimming will result in puff pastry breadsticks that look like a gathering of witches’ brooms. Serve with a zesty dip, such as a can of drained black beans pulsed with some spicy salsa. You can vary the flavors as you like. Try Italian seasonings, or finely grated Cheddar.

Sharon Bowers

Appetizer

Ingredients

1 (15-ounce) box box puff pastry (2 sheets)		Ground cumin
1 egg, beaten		1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Cayenne

directions

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or buttered foil. Trim each slice of pastry into 12 strips (cutting across the shorter end). Put 12 strips on each baking sheet and brush them with beaten egg. Dust lightly with cayenne and ground cumin. Sprinkle generously with Parmesan.
2
Twist the tops of each strip to make the broom handles, then use a paring knife to cut 4 or 5 strips at the bottom of each to make the broom’s bristles.
3
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Puff Pastry Witches' Brooms

Ingredients

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