Cheese and Jalapeño Pastry Twists

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 3mm.

3. 3

   Grate the cheddar cheese and sprinkle it evenly over half of the puff pastry.

4. 4

   Finely chop the jalapeños and distribute them over the cheese layer.

5. 5

   Fold the other half of the pastry over the cheese and jalapeños, pressing down gently.

6. 6

   Cut the pastry into strips about

7. 7

   5 cm wide.

8. 8

   Twist each strip several times and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

9. 9

   Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush it over the pastry twists for a golden finish.

10. 10

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the twists are golden brown and crispy.

11. 11

    Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.