Prussians or puff pastry fans, an easy and quick recipe, perfect for any occasion from breakfast to a mid-morning snack or to accompany a good cup of coffee.
The prussians are made with just 2 ingredients: puff pastry and lots of sugar.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 12 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for prussians or puff pastry fans:
- 1 roll rectangular puff pastry
- to taste granulated sugar
Tools for prussians or puff pastry fans.
- 1 Non-stick baking sheet
- 1 Knife
- 1 Rolling pin
Steps for preparing and cooking prussians or puff pastry fans:
Unroll the rectangular puff pastry sheet then sprinkle the entire surface with plenty of granulated sugar, use a rolling pin to press the sugar into the puff pastry.
Fold the right side of the puff pastry in half towards the center, do the same with the left side, sprinkle additional granulated sugar and press it in with the rolling pin.
Fold the rectangle in half and add more sugar, use the rolling pin again to press the sugar in, creating a delicious glaze during baking.
Use a sharp knife to cut the puff pastry rectangle into 12 parts, place the prussians on a non-stick baking sheet with the cut facing up, leaving some space between them as they will expand during baking; sprinkle more sugar.
Bake in a preheated oven at 356°F (180°C) for 15 minutes. Allow them to cool before serving.
Advice:
If you want to make the puff pastry fans even more delicious, you can add a thin layer of hazelnut cream, pistachio cream, or jam on the puff pastry before folding.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What can I substitute for granulated sugar?
with brown sugar.
