Easy Pizza Twists
Pizza twists are easy-to-make creations that take the flavors of pizza and present them in a fun and unique way. Kids and adults love them!
Servings: 16 twists
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed according to package instructions)
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperonis
- 1 egg (beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash))
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning mixed with 3 tablespoons powdery grated Parmesan cheese optional
- additional tomato or pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Gently roll out the puff pastry so that it's 1/4 inch thick, adding flour as needed. Repeat with both pieces of puff pastry.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over one of the puff pastry squares.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza sauce, followed by the mini pepperonis.
- Carefully place the second puff pastry square on top of the first one, aligning the edges. Using your rolling pin, gently roll over the pieces to press them together well.
- Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut the puff pastry into 16 equal strips. I cut them into 8 pieces and then in half to make 16 total.
- Brush the top of the puff pastry with the egg wash.
- Hold each strip by its ends and gently twist it several times. Place the twisted strips on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart. I gently press the ends with the egg was onto the parchment so that they stick just a bit, this helps them to not unwind while cooking.
- Brush the tops of the pizza twists with the egg wash where it's missing (the back sides of the twists). If desired, sprinkle with Italian seasoning mixed with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake the pizza twists for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and the puff pastry is cooked through.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the pizza twists to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve your pizza twists with additional pizza sauce or marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- These are so much fun! I really like the Italian seasoning mixed with the powdery Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top, so if you have it, do it.
- This is pretty flexible so if you'd like to add something, try it.
- It's best not to overload the pizza sticks with pizza toppings (sauce, cheese, pepperoni) those will be a little light handed in this recipe. They puff up better when they don't have too many toppings.
- You can find puff pastry in the freezer section in the grocery store. It's so fun to have on hand and use for easy dishes like this.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 of 16 servings | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
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