Gouda Puff Pastry Twist

Over the summer, I was all about cool appetizers like cucumber salsa or caprese salad. But now that I'm layering up in the mornings on walks with my dog, I'm in the mood to be comforted. This Gouda Puff Pastry Twist really did the trick!

I had a puff pastry I needed to use and some extra Gouda cheese in the fridge from the weekend. I followed Baked Bree's directions on how to do the braid, or "twist," but added in some smoked sweet paprika which I hoped would compliment the spicy mustard.

Once thawed, roll out the puff pastry on a heavily floured board or countertop. Put the puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. I forgot to do this step and had to carefully move it over to the parchment paper - a little nerve racking.

Make slits in the puff pastry like pictured above.

Spread some spicy mustard down the middle of the puff pastry, about 2-3 tablespoons. Spread with a knife and sprinkle with paprika spice.

Layer the cheese on top of the mustard.

Overlap the pastry strips in a braid form.

Create an egg wash of 1 egg and a few teaspoons of water. Use a brush to top this over the braid to seal in the gooey, cheesy inside.

Seal the ends tightly. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.

Try this out with any of your favorite cheese and spices, like mozzarella, bruschetta and oregano, or brie and a fruity jam!

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Gouda Puff Pastry Twist

• one sheet of thawed puff pastry or crescent roll dough
• Gouda cheese
• spicy brown mustard
• smoked sweet paprika

1. Roll out the puff pastry on a well floured or counter. Put the puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make slits in the puff pastry like pictured above. You are going to overlap the strips to close the puff pastry.

2. Squeeze some mustard down the middle of the puff pastry. About 2 Tablespoons.

3. Spread the mustard out using a pastry brush or knife. Top with smoked sweet paprika.

4. Arrange the Gouda slices evenly on top of the mustard. Top with additional spice if desired.

5. Overlap the strips of puff pastry.

6. To make an egg wash, whisk together the egg and a few teaspoons of water. Brush the egg wash over the braided puff pastry. Seal the ends together tightly.

7. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.