Pastry Chickens
c. 1990s · typewriter
150 min prep · 12 min cook
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Ingredients
- 1.1 packet puff pastry, frozen; defrost in refrigerator overnight then at room temperature for 2 hours
- 2.decorative pastry cutter, chicken-shaped or suitable decorative shape
- 3.1 egg, beaten; for egg wash
- 4.non-stick cooking spray, for greasing baking sheet
- 5.flour, for dusting the board
Method
- 1.Leave pastry to defrost in refrigerator overnight.
- 2.Leave at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
- 3.Press out shapes on a floured board using a decorative cutter.
- 4.Paint with egg wash.
- 5.Place on greased baking sheet.
- 6.Bake at 220°C oven for 10–12 minutes or till golden brown.
Notes
- A party garnish or canapé technique. The pastry shapes are used to decorate serving platters, particularly with Coq au Vin (see coq-au-vin-with-pastry-chicken).
- If Woolworths pastry is unavailable use Friends Pastry (South African brand).
- 'Spray and Cook' is a South African non-stick cooking spray brand; substitute with any cooking spray or parchment paper.
- Defrosting time (overnight + 2 hours at room temperature) is included in the prep_minutes estimate.