Ingredients:

  • 115g unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced (approx. 20g)
  • 15g fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
  • 5g fresh thyme or rosemary, minced
  • 2g kosher salt
  • 1 sheet (approx. 245g) puff pastry, chilled
  • 50g finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 15ml cold water
  • 1g red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, fresh herbs, and salt. Cream together with a fork until the herbs are evenly distributed.
  3. Unroll the cold puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Spread a thin, even layer of the garlic butter across the entire surface. Sprinkle half of the grated Parmesan cheese over the butter.
  4. Fold the pastry sheet in half and press down gently. Use a pizza cutter to slice the dough into 1/2-inch wide strips.
  5. Twist each strip in opposite directions to create a spiral. Place on the prepared baking sheet with 1 inch of space between each twist.
  6. Whisk the egg and water to create an egg wash. Lightly brush each twist with the wash and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the pastry is puffed and deep golden brown. Serve warm.