Bacon Asparagus Pastry Twists

By teachskinner

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 6-8 slices bacon
• 12-15 asparagus spears
• 1 egg, beaten
• Salt
• Pepper

Details

Servings 2
Preparation time 22mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from buzzfeed.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.

2. Slice the puff pastry into 1-centimeter strips.

3. Slice the bacon in half lengthwise into thin strips.

4. Wrap a strip of bacon around an asparagus spear in a spiral.

5. Wrap a strip of puff pastry around the asparagus, looping it in between the bacon spiral.

6. Repeat with the rest of the asparagus.

7. Place the wrapped spears on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

8. Brush them with egg wash, then sprinkle a pinch of salt & pepper on top.

9. Bake for 18 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.

10. Serve!