🥐 Stuffed Puff Pastry Twists & Braided Roll

(Bakery-style, crispy & juicy inside)

🧾 INGREDIENTS (Complete)

🥖 Pastry

• Puff pastry sheets – 2 sheets (thawed but cold)

• Egg – 1 (for egg wash)

• Milk – 1 tbsp (optional, extra shine)

• Sesame / kalonji – optional

🍗 Filling (Most Popular – Chicken & Cheese)

• Boiled or cooked chicken – 1 cup (shredded)

• Onion – 1 small (finely chopped)

• Capsicum – ¼ cup (optional)

• Black pepper – ½ tsp

• Salt – to taste

• Red chili flakes or paprika – ½ tsp

• Garlic powder – ¼ tsp

• Mayonnaise or cream – 2 tbsp

• Mozzarella or cheddar cheese – ½ to ¾ cup

👉 Important: Filling must be dry, not watery.

👩‍🍳 STEP-BY-STEP METHOD

Step 1: Prepare Filling

1. In a bowl, mix chicken, onion, capsicum, spices, mayo, and cheese.

2. Taste and adjust salt & spice.

3. Keep aside.

Step 2: Prepare Pastry

1. Lightly flour surface.

2. Roll puff pastry gently (don’t make it thin).

3. Cut into rectangles (3×6 inches).

Step 3: Shape (Twist Style)

1. Place filling lengthwise in the center.

2. Fold pastry over filling.

3. Seal edges lightly.

4. Twist both ends gently.

Step 4: Shape (Braided Style – 2nd Image)

1. Place filling in center lengthwise.

2. Cut diagonal strips on both sides.

3. Cross strips alternately to form braid.

4. Seal end.

Step 5: Egg Wash

• Mix egg + milk.

• Brush generously.

• Sprinkle seeds if desired.

Step 6: Bake

• Oven: 180°C (350°F)

• Time: 20–25 minutes

• Until golden, puffed & crispy

🔥 Air Fryer Option

• 180°C for 12–15 minutes

• Flip once

❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (Q & A)

Q1: Why did my pastry not puff?

A:

• Pastry was warm

• Oven not preheated

• Filling was wet

✔ Always keep pastry cold
✔ Preheat oven 10 minutes

Q2: Can I make without oven?

A:
Yes ✔
Use air fryer or covered pan on low flame (results less flaky).

Q3: Can I freeze these?

A:
✔ YES

• Freeze unbaked pastries

• Bake directly from freezer (add 5 minutes)

Q4: Can I use samosa sheets instead?

A:
✔ Yes, but texture will be less flaky
✔ Puff pastry gives bakery-style result

Q5: Can I make it spicy?

A:
Add:

• Green chilies

• Extra chili flakes

• Hot sauce (1 tsp)

Q6: Best cheese for this recipe?

A:

• Mozzarella → stretchy

• Cheddar → strong flavor

• Mix both → best result ⭐

Q7: Why did filling leak out?

A:

• Overfilled

• Edges not sealed

✔ Use less filling
✔ Press edges gently

Q8: How long do they stay fresh?

A:

• Room temp: 4–5 hours

• Fridge: 24 hours

• Reheat in oven or air fryer (not microwave)

🍽 SERVING IDEAS

• With ketchup

• Garlic mayo

• Sweet chili sauce

• Perfect for tea time, iftar & parties.