Palmiers (Nun's Crisp Strips)
Crispy puff pastry sticks made by cutting laminated dough into strips, coating with sugar and chopped almonds, twisting, and baking until crisp.
Ingredients
Puff pastry dough
to taste
Egg wash
to taste
Sugar (coarse granules preferred)
to taste
Almonds (chopped)
optional
Instructions
1
Step 1
Roll out the puff pastry dough into strips 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick, and cut them to 4 inches (10 cm) wide.
2
Step 2
Brush the surface of the dough with egg wash, and sprinkle with coarse sugar or a mixture of sugar and chopped almonds. Use a rolling pin to gently press the sugar and nuts into the dough.
3
Step 3
Flip the dough over, and repeat the same method on the other side: brush with egg wash, then sprinkle with sugar and almonds.
4
Step 4
Cut the sheet crosswise into small strips about 3/4 inch (2 cm) wide and 4 inches (10 cm) long.
5
Step 5
Twist each strip into a spiral. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and gently press down both ends so they don't unravel during baking.
6
Step 6
Bake at 425°F (220°C) until golden brown and crisp.
