I've been wanting to try this for some time now and the "Appetizer Throwdown" seemed like the right time.
I was definitely out of my element when it came to working with the puff pastry but I finally got it right.
Here is the bottom sheet, rolled out, trimmed, and filled. The edge is brushed with egg wash. The filling is spinach, feta, garlic, dill, and lemon zest.
Not able to follow directions I added some of my dried beef and some good Parmesan.
The second sheet of puff stuff went on top and the "pie" got sliced according to instructions.
Each strip got twisted twice and brushed with the egg wash.
Then it went to the Weber to bake with a chunk of Hickory for some smoke.
The recipe called for 400 but the grill settled in around 350.
I figured it was better to cook a bit longer rather than try to boost the heat and burn the damn thing up.
After nearly an hour it came in the house to cool off.
The pieces just pull right off.
Easy enough.
My first serving.
Turned out pretty good for a puff pastry rookie.
Needless to say I had appetizer and beer for supper.
And as always thanks for lookin at my cookin.
I was definitely out of my element when it came to working with the puff pastry but I finally got it right.
Here is the bottom sheet, rolled out, trimmed, and filled. The edge is brushed with egg wash. The filling is spinach, feta, garlic, dill, and lemon zest.
Not able to follow directions I added some of my dried beef and some good Parmesan.
The second sheet of puff stuff went on top and the "pie" got sliced according to instructions.
Each strip got twisted twice and brushed with the egg wash.
Then it went to the Weber to bake with a chunk of Hickory for some smoke.
The recipe called for 400 but the grill settled in around 350.
I figured it was better to cook a bit longer rather than try to boost the heat and burn the damn thing up.
After nearly an hour it came in the house to cool off.
The pieces just pull right off.
Easy enough.
My first serving.
Turned out pretty good for a puff pastry rookie.
Needless to say I had appetizer and beer for supper.
And as always thanks for lookin at my cookin.
