Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the delectable treat of puffy Greek twists, a culinary masterpiece that combines the perfect balance of flavors and textures. These crispy and airy pastries, traditionally known as "loukoumades," originate from the vibrant streets of Greece, where they have been enjoyed for centuries. As you embark on this culinary journey, discover the secrets to crafting the perfect puffy Greek twist, ensuring that each bite bursts with delightful flavors and a satisfying crunch.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
PUFF PASTRY TWISTS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment or buttered waxed paper.
- Unroll the puff pastry on a work surface. Brush the pastry generously with melted butter.
- In a small bowl, toss together the sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the pastry.
- Working lengthwise, cut the pastry in half and then cut each half into 6 even strips, each 3/4-inch wide. Twist the strips to make long twisted "straws".
- Transfer to the prepared pan, pushing the ends down with your thumb to help them stay in place on the pan and remain twisted. Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- To make the sauce, heat the milk in a saucepan. Pour the hot milk over the chocolate and whisk to melt it. Whisk in the peanut butter until smooth. Keep sauce warm until ready to serve.
- To serve, place the twists on a tray and serve with the sauce along side for dipping.
GREEK BREADSTICKS
Get ready for rave reviews with these crisp breadsticks twisted with Greek-inspired goodness. Best served fresh from the oven. -Jane Whittaker, Pensacola, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 32 breadsticks.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place artichokes and olives in a food processor; cover and pulse until finely chopped. Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface; spread half of the cream cheese over half of pastry. Top with half of the artichoke mixture. Sprinkle with half of the Parmesan cheese. Fold plain half over filling; press gently to seal., Repeat with remaining pastry, cream cheese, artichoke mixture and Parmesan cheese. Whisk egg and water; brush over tops. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cut each rectangle into sixteen 3/4-in.-wide strips. Twist strips several times; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake at 400° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm, with tzatziki sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
GERMAN TWISTS
This rich and tender sour cream and yeast cookie is delicious and so lovely with its many delicate layers and twists. It is a classic and historic recipe for which many variations can be found. This updated version uses all butter and a food processor for wonderful flavor and ease of mixing. The rich yeast dough actually contains no sugar, but the sweetness and the layering results from well sugaring the dough and work surface, while rolling and folding it several times prior to cutting and shaping the cookies.
Provided by Eliserae
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 3h45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a bowl and let activate while you complete remaining steps.
- Place flour and salt into a food processor and pulse once or twice to combine. Scatter butter slices over flour and process until butter is thoroughly mixed into the flour, about 1 minute.
- Whisk yeast mixture, sour cream, egg, egg yolks, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; pour mixture into food processor. Pulse several times, just until the dough starts to hold together and clean the sides of the bowl (do not overmix). Remove dough from food processor and divide in half; form each half into a thick disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 2 hours. For best texture, refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line several baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle a work surface generously with sugar and roll out one of the dough disks into an 8x16-inch rectangle. Sprinkle dough with a generous amount of sugar. Fold the dough over in thirds, letter-style, and roll out again; fold as before and roll out and fold a third time, sprinkling dough with sugar each time. Finally, roll dough into a 4x14-inch rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick. Repeat process with second dough disk.
- Cut strips from the short side of the dough rectangles, making them 1/2 to 3/4 inch wide. Place strips onto the parchment-lined baking sheets, twisting and slightly stretching them. If preferred, form into horseshoe shapes.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cookies will puff up a bit to reveal delicate layers. Let cookies cool for about 5 minutes on sheets before transferring to wire cooling racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 48.3 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 159.4 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
PARMESAN PUFF PASTRY TWISTS
These tasty twists are great beside any dish you serve up - soups, pastas, salads, or even on their own with an array of dipping options as an appetizer!! YUMMY treat from Paula Deen on the Food Network!!
Provided by Mommy Diva
Categories Breads
Time 22m
Yield 26 breadsticks
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Unfold pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut each sheet into 13 strips, (about 3/4 of an inch by 10-inches each).
- Combine cheese, basil, and garlic in a long shallow pan or dish.
- Brush melted butter on pastry sticks.
- Roll pastry in cheese mixture to coat each side evenly.
- Gently twist the pastry sticks, and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 minutes.
- Remove to wire racks to cool.
- Serve with your favorite soups, salad, on the side of any meal or as an appetizer with dipping sauces.
- Enjoy! ;).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.5, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 8.1, Sodium 117.5, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 2.9
PUFF PASTRY GLAZED APRICOT TWISTS
These are best served warm out of the oven. This is a double recipe for 16 pastries, you can cut the recipe in half and use just one puff pastry sheet for 8 pastries if desired.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Set oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (you will most likely need two baking sheets for 16 pastries).
- Roll out one puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface into a 12x10-inch rectangle, then cut in half lengthwise (I use a pizza cutter for this).
- Cut each half crosswise into four 5x3-inch strips (for a total of 8 strips).
- Spread each strip with about 1/2 tablespoon apricot jam, then fold the strips in half lengthwise to form 1-1/2-inch wide strips.
- Twist each strip 3 times, then place on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Repeat with the remaining puff pastry (you should have 16 pastries when done, you might have to use two baking sheets.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes.
- Transfer the twists to a rack.
- In a small bowl whisk together confectioners sugar, whipping cream and lemon juice; brush over the warm pastries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.9, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 2.6, Sodium 83.9, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 12.6, Protein 2.4
CHOCOLATE TWISTS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, puff pastry, chocolate hazelnut spread, egg
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Desserts
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut the puff pastry sheet into quarters.
- Use a spatula to spread ⅛ cup (35 g) of chocolate hazelnut spread over a square, then roll it up.
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C). Grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Slice the roll in half lengthwise. Braid the halves around each other and use egg wash to seal the ends.
- Transfer the twists to the prepared baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 14 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 calories, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 14 grams
ITALIAN PUFF PASTRY TWISTS
Not only are these twists delicious, but they'll look pretty displayed on your table too!-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the butter, garlic and Italian seasoning; set aside., On a lightly floured surface, roll each pastry sheet into a 12-in. x 10-in. rectangle; cut each widthwise into 1-in. strips., Twist each strip two to three times; place on greased baking sheets. Brush with butter mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400° for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
FAJITA CHICKEN PUFF PASTRY TWISTS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: puff pastry block, flour, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion, cooked chicken, fajita spice mix, cheddar cheese, egg
Provided by Jordan Ballantine
Categories Appetizers
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dust a clean work surface with a sprinkling of flour, and roll half of the puff pastry into a large circle.
- Place the largest plate you have (a pizza tray also works) on top of the pastry and tear around the edges to create a clean circle. Repeat with the other half of the pastry.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) (Gas Mark 6).
- Fry the onions and mixed peppers until the onions are translucent.
- Add the pre-cooked shredded chicken (to make shredded chicken, simply season and bake some chicken breasts, put it into a bowl and tear it up with 2 forks). Stir in the fajita spice mix and allow to cool while you do the next step.
- Transfer one of the sheets to a baking tray, and spread the chicken fajita mix in an even layer, leaving about 1 cm (½ inch) free from the edge. Sprinkle a layer of cheese.
- Cover with the second layer of puff pastry. Place an egg cup (or a shot glass) in the center of the pastry and make 8-10 even cuts all the way around the pastry.
- Brush the beaten egg over the puff pastry.
- Twist each segment twice to make it resemble a sun-like shape.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes in the center of the oven, until deep golden brown and no grey patches remain on the pastry.
- Enjoy!
PUFFY GREEK TWISTS
The original idea came from a Taste of Home recipe, Crisp Caraway Twists. Thought I would put a different spin on it and make it Greek. These are just addictive, can't eat just one.
Provided by Jane Whittaker @janenov46
Categories Cheese Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Thaw the puff pastry to package directions.
- Pre heat oven to 375°
- Open up first sheet of puff pastry.
- Process the artichoke hearts and kalamata olives in a food procesor.
- Spread half cream cheese over dough and sprinkle half the olive mixture over cream cheese. Sprinkle half of the parmesean cheese over the filled dough.
- Fold the pastry over, and press to close all around the edges.
- Cut 18 strips cross wise through the dough.
- In a bowl wisk the egg and water together, brush over the top of the filled pastry.
- Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon sesame seeds over the dough.
- Take the first strip, holding both ends, twist the dough into a twisty shape.
- Repeat for second puff pastry dough.
- Place on a baking sheet sprayed lightly with pam. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes , or until golden.
- These are at their best warm right out of the oven.
Tips for Making Perfect Puffy Greek Twists:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the final product. Make sure to use fresh, high-quality flour, yeast, milk, eggs, and butter.
- Activate the yeast properly: The yeast is what makes the dough rise and gives the twists their characteristic puffy texture. Make sure to activate the yeast properly before adding it to the dough. This can be done by dissolving it in warm milk or water with a little sugar.
- Knead the dough properly: Kneading the dough helps to develop the gluten, which gives the twists their chewy texture. Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place: The dough needs to rise in a warm place in order to double in size. This usually takes about 1-2 hours.
- Fry the twists in hot oil: The oil should be hot enough so that the twists sizzle when they are added to the pan. This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from becoming greasy.
- Drain the twists on paper towels: After frying, drain the twists on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
- Serve the twists warm or at room temperature: Puffy Greek twists are best served warm or at room temperature. They can be enjoyed on their own or with a dipping sauce of your choice.
Conclusion:
Puffy Greek twists are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create these delicious pastries that are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So what are you waiting for? Try making puffy Greek twists today!
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