Savory Bacon Twist
Crispy smoked bacon ribbons wrapped in buttery, golden puff pastry for the ultimate savory snack.
20 min
Cook time
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
~430
Calories
Nutrition (per serving)
430
Calories · kcal
16
Protein · g
25
Carbs · g
29
Fat · g
Ingredients
- All-butter puff pastry — 320g
- Smoked streaky bacon — 8 rashers
- Free-range egg — 1 large
- Dried thyme — 1 tsp
- Black pepper — 0.5 tsp
Method
- 1
Preheat your grill or oven to 200C.
- 2
Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a clean surface and cut into 8 long strips.
- 3
Take one rasher of smoked streaky bacon and place it along the centre of a pastry strip.
- 4
Gently twist the pastry and bacon together to create a spiral effect and place on a lined baking tray.
- 5
Whisk the egg in a small bowl and brush the tops of the twists lightly.
- 6
Sprinkle with dried thyme and black pepper.
- 7
Bake or grill for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden and the bacon is crispy.
- 8
Serve warm as a savoury snack.
Allergens to check
Gluten, Dairy, Eggs
Why this works
The high fat content of the streaky bacon renders down during cooking, basting the puff pastry from the inside to create a flaky, rich texture that balances perfectly with the salty, smoky meat.
Equipment
Baking tray, Parchment paper, Pastry brush, Sharp knife
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