PASTRY HORNS

  

Pastry horns are a delicious and versatile pastry that can be filled with a variety of sweet or savory fillings. They are made from a flaky puff pastry dough that is rolled out and cut into triangles. The triangles are then filled with your desired filling and rolled up into a horn shape. The horns are then baked until golden brown and crispy.

 

History of Pastry Horns

 

Pastry horns have been around for centuries and are believed to have originated in France. They were originally called "croissants" because of their crescent shape. The name was later changed to "pastry horns" to avoid confusion with the popular French breakfast pastry.

 

Ingredients

 

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

Your desired filling (see below for ideas)

Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water)

Optional: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or coarse sugar

Instructions

 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until it is about 1/8 inch thick.

Cut the puff pastry into triangles.

Place a spoonful of your desired filling in the center of each triangle.

Roll up the triangles, starting from the wide end and rolling towards the point.

Place the pastry horns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the pastry horns with egg wash.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or coarse sugar, if desired.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Let cool slightly before serving.

Filling Ideas

 

Sweet fillings:

Chocolate hazelnut spread

Raspberry jam

Apple pie filling

Vanilla custard

Dulce de leche

Savory fillings:

Cheese and herbs

Ham and cheese

Spinach and feta

Roasted vegetables

Tips

 

Make sure the puff pastry is completely thawed before using.

Don't overfill the pastry horns, or the filling will ooze out during baking.

If you want a crispier pastry horn, brush it with egg wash before baking.

Pastry horns can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Enjoy!

 

Pastry horns are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by everyone. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pastry, give pastry horns a try!