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Garlic Straws

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These Garlic Straws are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, offering a delightful crunch with every bite. Made from flaky puff pastry, they are brushed with a fragrant garlic-milk mixture and seasoned with paprika, salt, and a hint of cayenne for warmth. While traditional recipes often call for Parmesan, this version can easily be adapted for vegan diets. They bake up golden and airy, making them perfect for holiday parties, game day gatherings, or as an elegant starter for a dinner party. Simple to prepare with minimal ingredients, these straws offer a sophisticated flavor profile that belies their ease of assembly. Serve them warm, piled high, for maximum impact.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 20
Calories: 249.1
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These Garlic Straws are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, offering a delightful crunch with every bite. Made from flaky puff pastry, they are brushed with a fragrant garlic-milk mixture and seasoned with paprika, salt, and a hint of cayenne for warmth. While traditional recipes often call for Parmesan, this version can easily be adapted for vegan diets. They bake up golden and airy, making them perfect for holiday parties, game day gatherings, or as an elegant starter for a dinner party. Simple to prepare with minimal ingredients, these straws offer a sophisticated flavor profile that belies their ease of assembly. Serve them warm, piled high, for maximum impact.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound Puff pastry
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, juiced
  • 2 oz milk (or plant-based milk for vegan)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese (or vegan alternative)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 425&# 194;°F (220ðC).
  2. 2
    Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a thin rectangle.
  3. 3
    In a small bowl, mix the garlic juice with most of the milk.
  4. 4
    Brush half of the garlic milk mixture over the entire surface of the pastry.
  5. 5
    In another small bowl, combine the paprika, Parmesan cheese, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle half of the spice mixture evenly over one half of the pastry.
  7. 7
    Fold the unseasoned half over the seasoned half.
  8. 8
    Gently roll out the folded pastry again into a thin rectangle, ensuring it is no more than 1/4 inch thick.
  9. 9
    Brush with the remaining garlic milk mixture.
  10. 10
    Sprinkle with the remaining spice mixture.
  11. 11
    Cut the pastry into strips approximately 1/2 inch wide and 6 inches long.
  12. 12
    Arrange the straws on greased baking sheets, leaving at least an inch of space between each straw.
  13. 13
    Bake for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the straws are well-risen and golden brown.
  14. 14
    Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 20

Amount Per Serving
Calories 249.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.5g20%
Saturated Fat 5.7g29%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 207.7mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 30.1g11%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Sugars 0.9g
Protein 4.0g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Serve warm, piled onto each other in a log cabin style for best presentation.

For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and a vegan Parmesan alternative or nutritional yeast.

Watch closely during baking as puff pastry can burn quickly at 425ðF.

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Re-crisp in a low oven if needed.

Recipe adapted from The Great Garlic Cookbook by Sophie Hale.

Keywords: garlic, straws, puff pastry, appetizer, snack, party food, baking, crispy, savory, vegan, easy recipe, garlic bread, finger food, holiday appetizer, paprika
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