Want to delight your family with beautiful and tender pastries? Then check out these 20 quick and delicious recipes you can make with puff yeast dough. There are sweet desserts, light breakfasts, and full meals for lunch and dinner!
1. Dough Balls from Puff Pastry
The most popular and convenient recipe, where you can always change the filling.
You will need: 300 g chicken mince, 200 g puff yeast dough, 1 onion, 1 egg yolk, spices.
Preparation: Mix the mince with finely chopped onion and spices, and roll out the dough into a thin layer, about 5 mm thick. Cut the dough into thin strips. Form small meatballs from the mince, and wrap each with strips of dough, like a ball of yarn. Brush with egg yolk and bake in the oven for about 40 minutes at 170 degrees Celsius.
2. Puff Pastry Pie with Meat and Cabbage
A very simple everyday pie for all occasions.
You will need: 500 g puff yeast dough, 400 g beef mince, 400 g cabbage, 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic, 4 tbsp vegetable oil, 15 g butter, 1 egg yolk, 1 tsp drinking water.
Preparation: Finely chop the cabbage, onion, and garlic and sauté them in a pan with 2 tbsp vegetable oil. In the remaining oil, separately fry the mince with spices. Grease a baking dish with butter, lay one rolled-out dough sheet in it, and place the filling on top. Cover with the second dough sheet, form nice edges, and bake for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Puff Cinnabons with Bacon and Cheese
Those very cinnabons, but this time puff pastry and not with cinnamon!
You will need: 100 g bacon, 120 g cheese, 200 g puff yeast dough, 1 egg.
Preparation: Roll out half of the dough, sprinkle with half of the grated cheese, cover with the remaining dough, and roll out again. Lay out the bacon, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and roll everything into a tight roll. Cut it into 3 cm thick slices, brush with beaten egg, and bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
4. Baked Leek in Puff Pastry
An unusual light dish that pairs wonderfully with any meat or fish.
You will need: 7-8 leek stalks, 250 g puff yeast dough, 1 tbsp mustard, spices, 1 egg, 50 g cheese.
Preparation: Boil the leek in salted water for about 6-8 minutes. Roll out the dough into a square about 25 cm per side, place it on a baking sheet, and form edges. Spread mustard on the dough, arrange the leek in an even layer, and brush the edges with beaten egg. Sprinkle everything with grated cheese and bake for 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
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5. Puff Pastry Pie with Strawberries and Cottage Cheese
Optionally, replace strawberries with any other fresh or frozen berries.
You will need: 500 g puff yeast dough, 400 g strawberries, 200 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 100 g brown sugar, 2 tbsp 20% sour cream, 2 tbsp honey.
Preparation: Roll out one sheet of dough into a pan with edges. Blend strawberries, dough trimmings, cottage cheese, eggs, and sugar. Spread the filling and cover with the second dough sheet, brush with sour cream, and bake for 40 minutes at 170 degrees Celsius. When the pie has cooled slightly, decorate it with sliced strawberries and drizzle with honey.
6. Puff Pastry Sticks with Olives
A beautiful puff yeast dough appetizer for a festive table or with beer.
You will need: 250 g puff yeast dough, 200 g pitted olives, 1 egg yolk, 1 tbsp milk.
Preparation: Arrange olives in rows on one sheet of dough, leaving a small space between them. Cover with the second dough sheet and refrigerate under cling film for 20 minutes. Cut the future appetizer crosswise, brush with beaten egg yolk and milk, and bake for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Puff Pastry Fish Pie with Processed Cheese
A very simple and delicious pie recipe with an aromatic filling.
You will need: 300 g pink salmon, 500 g puff yeast dough, 2 tbsp lemon juice, a bunch of green onions, 140 g processed cheese, spices, 3 eggs, 100 ml 20% cream, 1 tbsp flour.
Preparation: Dice the fish, sprinkle with lemon juice, and season. Place the dough in a baking dish, form edges, and arrange chopped green onions, fish, and cheese slices on top. Whisk eggs with cream, add flour and spices, and pour over the pie. Bake for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Dough "Snails" with Sausage and Mushrooms
This delicious and light appetizer will please your family even more than pizza!
You will need: 250 g cheese, 200 g sausage, 500 g puff yeast dough, 1 onion, 10 mushrooms, adjika or tomato sauce.
Preparation: Roll out the dough into a thin layer, spread with sauce, and arbitrarily arrange all the chopped ingredients. Roll it up, cut into pieces, and bake for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius. Before serving, you can sprinkle with herbs or grated cheese.
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9. Puff Pastry Pie with Apples and Cranberries
A very simple but delicious pie that can be made from puff yeast dough in just an hour.
You will need: 500 g puff yeast dough, 6 green apples, 150 g cranberries, 50 g butter, 150 g sugar, 1 egg.
Preparation: Roll out 2/3 of the dough onto a baking sheet with small edges and brush with melted butter. Arrange thin apple slices, cranberries, and sprinkle with sugar on top. Cover with the second dough sheet, pinch the edges, make a few cuts, brush with egg, and bake for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
10. Puff Yeast Dough "Log"
The easiest and quickest recipe for a log cake.
You will need: 400 g butter, 1 can condensed milk, 450 g puff yeast dough, 2 tsp ground coffee.
Preparation: Roll out the dough, cut into thin strips, and bake for 10 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. Whisk softened butter with condensed milk and coffee. On cling film, arrange the dough sticks in several layers, spreading cream on each. Roll it up and refrigerate for 12 hours, then roll in crushed nuts, coconut flakes, or dough crumbs.
11. Patties with Sauerkraut and Blue Cheese
If you love unusual flavor combinations – give it a try!
You will need: 200 g sauerkraut, 100 g blue cheese, 80 g hard cheese, 500 g puff yeast dough, 50 g peanuts, a bunch of greens, 1 egg.
Preparation: Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread sauerkraut on it, and sprinkle with cheese, nuts, and herbs. Add spices, roll the dough into a log, and cut into slices. Bake for 20 minutes at 210 degrees Celsius.
12. Puff Pastry Tartlets with "Pearls"
The perfect puff pastry appetizer for a festive table!
You will need: 200 g puff yeast dough, 1 egg yolk, 100 g cream cheese, 100 g red fish, 1 avocado, 2 tsp mayonnaise, 30 g cheese, red caviar, olives, black olives.
Preparation: Roll out the dough and cut out circles for shells using a glass or muffin tin. Brush them with egg yolk and bake for 15 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius. Finely chop avocado and fish, mix with cream cheese and mayonnaise. Cut each shell in half, place the filling, insert an olive "pearl," and decorate with red caviar.
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13. Ring Pie with Onions and Eggs
Making such a beautiful ring pie is much easier than it seems.
You will need: 1 egg, half a glass of rice, 250 g puff yeast dough, half a bunch of green onions, spices, sesame seeds, 1 egg yolk.
Preparation: Boil the egg and rice, chop the greens, and mix the filling. Roll out the dough and cut into strips approximately 5-6 cm wide, distribute the filling along each, and pinch the edges. Arrange the pie in a spiral, brush with egg yolk, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
14. Puff Pastries with Sorrel
A pleasant tart filling – a good alternative to spinach or other more familiar greens.
You will need: 200 g sorrel, 500 g puff yeast dough, zest of 1 lemon, 50 g butter, 4 tbsp sugar and breadcrumbs, 1 egg yolk, 1 tsp honey, cinnamon.
Preparation: Roll out the dough and cut into 16 identical squares, sprinkle half of them with breadcrumbs. Sprinkle with zest and cinnamon, arrange chopped sorrel, sprinkle with sugar, and place a small piece of butter on each. Cover with the remaining dough pieces, pinch, and brush the top with beaten egg and honey. Bake for 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
15. Puff Pastry Pie with Potatoes
A very hearty puff yeast dough pie that can replace a full dinner.
You will need: 4 potatoes, 100 g ham, 150 g mozzarella, 400 g puff yeast dough, 1 egg yolk, 1 tsp sesame seeds, a bunch of greens, spices.
Preparation: Dice all ingredients, chop the greens, and lightly fry the potatoes. Roll out the dough into a baking dish, prick with a fork, and arbitrarily arrange all the filling. Sprinkle with spices and herbs, slightly fold the edges, brush with beaten egg yolk, and bake for 45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
16. Puff Pastry Baskets with Caramel
A delicious and aromatic recipe suggested by Jamie Oliver.
You will need: 250 g puff yeast dough, 120 g sour cream, 1 egg, 1 orange, 1 tsp cinnamon and vanilla sugar, 6 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Roll out the dough, sprinkle with cinnamon on both sides, roll into a log, and cut into 6 pieces. Flatten each piece and form baskets in muffin tins. Bake them in the oven for 15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
Whisk the egg with 1 tbsp sugar, vanilla sugar, sour cream, and zest of half an orange. Pour the cream into the baskets and return them to the oven for another 10 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. Bring the remaining sugar with orange juice to a boil and reduce to caramel, stirring. Drizzle over the baskets.
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17. Puff Pastry Pie with Turkey and Vegetables
You can use chicken, but turkey turns out juicier.
You will need: 500 g turkey mince, 2 potatoes, 1 tomato, 1 carrot, 1 bell pepper, 1 kg puff yeast dough, 1 bunch green onions, 1 bunch herbs, spices, sesame seeds, 1 egg.
Preparation: Dice all vegetables finely and mix with raw mince. Add spices and herbs. Roll out a sheet of dough onto a baking sheet, spread the filling, and cover with the second sheet. Form edges, make cuts with a knife, brush the pie with egg, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake for about an hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
18. Puff Pastries with Cheese and Green Beans
An interesting, yet very simple combination.
You will need: 150 g green beans, 250 g puff yeast dough, 4 slices hard cheese, 60 g Suluguni cheese.
Preparation: Roll out the dough and cut it into identical squares. On each square, place a slice of cheese, blanched green beans, and strips of Suluguni. Join opposite corners of the layers and bake for 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
19. Swirls with Condensed Milk
The perfect recipe for what you can make from puff yeast dough to go with coffee or tea!
You will need: 250 g puff yeast dough, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 egg yolk.
Preparation: Roll out the dough into a layer about 3 mm thick, spread with condensed milk, fold in half, and cut into thin strips 2-3 cm wide. Twist each strip into a spiral and form into snails. Brush with egg yolk, sprinkle with sugar, let stand for 40 minutes in a warm place, and bake for another 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
20. Puff Pastry "Ears" with Walnuts
A classic recipe for "ear" cookies, so you won't have to buy them from the store anymore.
You will need: 500 g puff yeast dough, 150 g walnuts, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 egg.
Preparation: Grind the walnuts almost to crumbs and mix with sugar. Roll out the dough, sprinkle with nuts, and lightly press with a rolling pin. Roll both edges towards the center to form ears, cut the cookies into equal pieces, brush with egg, and bake for 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.