Ham and cheese pastries
Description
The pastry is easy and quick to prepare. These tasty and aromatic ham and cheese pastries can be topped not only with caraway seeds, but also with sesame seeds and other spices to taste. Using ready-made puff pastry, which just needs to be thawed beforehand, saves time. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Take the puff pastry out of the refrigerator in advance to allow it to thaw. Lightly roll it out on a floured surface and cut into small squares or rectangles. To make ham and cheese pastries fluffier at home, do not roll the dough too thin.
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Step 2
2. Slice the cheese and ham into thin slices. If desired, the cheese can be grated, although this will make it more difficult to shape the pastries.
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Step 3
3. Place a piece of ham on the dough, then top with cheese. If desired, the recipe for ham and cheese pastries can be supplemented with sweet pepper or a small amount of sauce.
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Step 4
4. Roll up the strudel and carefully seal the edges. Place it on a baking sheet or parchment paper. Prick the surface with a fork to allow excess air to escape.
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Step 5
5. Beat the egg with a fork and brush the pastries on all sides using a pastry brush. Sprinkle with cumin and place in the preheated oven. The ham and cheese pastries bake quite quickly; once the tops turn golden brown, they are ready to be taken out and served.