Homemade vol-au-vents

Ingredienti

• 1 roll frozen puff pastry (defrosted)
• 1 small egg

Preparazione

1. 1

   Allow the puff pastry to defrost.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F

3. 3

   Unroll the puff pastry. If using a block rather than a sheet, roll it into a rectangle, roughly 24cm x 36cm

4. 4

   Cut the puff pastry into 24 equal squares.

5. 5

   Take half of the pastry squares and cut a smaller square from the centre of each one. Leave the cutout piece in place.

6. 6

   Beat the egg lightly to form an eggwash and brush the edges of the uncut squares with the eggwash. Place each of the 12 squares onto lined baking sheet.

7. 7

   Place each of the squares with the cutout on top of the egg-washed squares and brush the top of each one with the beaten egg. You will now have 12 squares with 2 layers each.

8. 8

   Place the baking tray in the oven and bake for approximately 15 to 20 minutes until well risen and golden

9. 9

   Remove the vol-au-vents from the oven.

10. 10

    Allow them to cool then carefully remove the centre square from each vol-au-vent. Set this piece aside to use as a lid when you fill the vol-au-vents

11. 11

    Fill with your favourite fillings and serve.