Need to feed a large crowd and don’t have so much time? Bring back and roll out the puff pastry.
By Naomi Elberg
Alongside a container of yeast, cookie dough, and (store-bought) caramelized onion and garlic cubes, I always make sure to have a steady supply of…puff pastry.
Sweet or savory and served hot or cold; this versatile, user-friendly, parve ingredient is really time saver, always yielding delicious results.
These simple, semi-homemade seudah-worthy eats can be made in advance or the day of, and wither reheated or served at room temperature with ease. They can be adapted to suit the likes of your family and friends but, most importantly, they allow you take a step back, maybe even have a seat; all while effortlessly, gracefully, and most importantly of all, successfully host your tastiest and simplest seudah yet.
All recipes listed below are tried, tested, and true family-favorites. Make sure your dough is defrosted, yet still cold when handling. You can also make individual roll-ups by using puff pastry squares.
About the Puff Pastry That You’ll Use:
I use the box of Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry that comes with 2 (9- x 10-inch) sheets in a pack. You can also use any brand puff pastry sheet. For those that one with only one large sheet in the package, cut it in half and roll it out slightly to 9- x 10-inches.
- 1 puff pastry sheet
- Instant potatoes
- Imagine Organic Chicken-Less Chicken Broth or Osem MSG-Free Chicken Consomme
- Gefen Caramelized Onion Cubes
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a 9- x 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Place puff pastry sheet inside the pan.
- Prepare instant potatoes according to package directions, using chicken broth/stock instead of water (depending on the instructions, you will also likely need Earth Balance or margarine).
- Once potatoes are cool, mix in caramelized onions.
- Generously spread potato mixture over the puff pastry. Fold one side of the roll in towards the center. Fold the other side over the top. Using a fork, press to secure the two edges.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake, seam side down, for 30-45 minutes until puffy and golden brown.
Potato-Mushroom Variation:
Sauté approximately 2 cups sliced mushrooms; 1/4 cup chopped onions, 2 garlic cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Once tender and cooked down, remove from heat. Let cool slightly and add to potato filling. Sprinkle the puff pastry with both sesame and poppy seeds to differentiate the varieties.
Deli Pizza Roll Up
Want to make your own garlic dip? Mash roasted garlic with some light mayonnaise and season to taste.
- 1 puff pastry sheet
- 3 tablespoons garlic dip (homemade or store-bought)
- 10-15 slices assorted deli slices (such as pastrami, salami, corned beef, beef bacon)
- 1 caramelized onion (homemade or store-bought cubes)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2-3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- For serving:
- Additional barbecue sauce
Garlic dip
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a 9- x 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Place puff pastry sheet inside the pan.
Spread puff pastry dough with garlic dip.
Spread deli slices across the top.
Fold one side of the roll in towards the center. Fold the other side over the top. Using a fork, press to secure the two edges.
Brush with beaten egg and barbecue sauce.
Sprinkle with crispy fried onions and everything spice. Bake, seam side down, for 45 minutes.
Once cool, serve with barbecue sauce and garlic dip.
Reuben Deli Roll
- 2 puff pastry sheets
- 1 pound corned beef, shredded (buy pre cooked corned beef from the deli department of your local grocery store and slice in strips)
- 16 ounces (2 cups) sauerkraut, drained
- 2 chopped and caramelized onions (or frozen caramelized onions )
- ¼ teaspoon minced garlic or garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup spicy brown deli mustard, plus more for serving
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a 9- x 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Place puff pastry sheet inside the pan.
- Combine meat, sauerkraut, and mayonnaise. Add onion, garlic, paprika, pepper, and mustard.
- Divide filling and place over both puff pastry sheets. Fold one side of the roll in towards the center. Fold the other side over the top. Using a fork, press to secure the two edges.
- Brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Slice 3 diagonal slots across the top of each log. Bake, seam side down, for 30 to 45 minutes. Serve with spicy brown deli mustard.
About Naomi:
After moving to Michigan with her family back in 2011, Naomi unpacked her stand mixer, started baking, and hasn’t stopped since. She specializes in gourmet challahs, babkas, and seasonal goodies for all dietary needs including vegan, gluten-free, and various allergies. She can be contacted via instagram @naomi_tgis.
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