Matchstick Puff Pastry Sticks
A sweet pastry made by spreading icing over layers of puff pastry, cutting into thin strips, and baking until crisp.
Ingredients
Puff pastry dough
to taste
Royal icing (see page 375)
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Roll the puff pastry into a 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick rectangle and place on a baking sheet.
2
Step 2
Spread a thin layer of royal icing on the surface of the pastry. Freeze until the icing sets.
3
Step 3
Cut into approximately 5/8 × 1 1/2 inch (1.5 × 4 cm) sticks or strips using a wet knife, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4
Step 4
Bake at 375°F (190°C) until puffed, cover with a silicone mat and continue baking until golden and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
5
Step 5
Cool on a wire rack.
