Sesame and flax puff pastries: an easy recipe for a healthy snack

Puff pastries are a real find for anyone who doesn’t enjoy spending too much time in the kitchen but still wants to treat family and friends to a delicious dessert. Using ready-made puff pastry saves you time on preparation and baking.

To make the dish not only satisfying but also healthy, flavorful, and unique, add sesame seeds and flax seeds. Sesame is rich in calcium and potassium — essential minerals for strong bones, cartilage, ligaments, as well as teeth, hair, and nails. Flax seeds are a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids, which support metabolic processes and help regulate lipid balance.

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Ingredients

For 4 servings of sesame and flax puff pastries, you will need:

• 250 g of puff pastry (preferably yeast-based);
• 2 tsp sugar (about 16 g);
• 1 egg;
• ½ tsp sesame seeds;
• ½ tsp flax seeds;

Step-by-step instructions

Divide the puff pastry into four equal pieces. Roll out each piece, fold in half, then roll out again. Cut the dough into medium-sized diamonds, triangles, or squares. Place the pieces onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and lightly greased with any vegetable oil.

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with the sugar until a thick pale-yellow foam forms. Add the flax seeds and sesame seeds, mixing thoroughly. Brush the raw pastries with this mixture. Use a fork to poke several holes in each pastry so they don’t puff up unevenly.

Bake at 180°C for about 20 minutes, then turn off the oven and let the pastries «rest» for another 20 minutes with the door slightly open.

Notes:

Savory puff pastries pair well not only with flax and sesame but also with caraway seeds or hemp seeds. Sweet versions can be topped with poppy seeds or peeled pumpkin seeds. You can also make filled puff pastries using any fresh or frozen berries and nuts such as hazelnuts, almonds, or cashews.

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