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Puff pastry pizza twists in a bento box with marinara dipping sauce in a metal cup
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Easy Pizza Twists (Kid-friendly)

Kids will love making this easy recipe for Puff Pastry Pizza Twists with you! Simple ingredients, easy instructions, and just 30 minutes to make.
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Pizza Twists, Puff Pastry Pizza, Puff Pastry Pizza Twists
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 27 Twists
Calories 116kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or cooking oil spray for greasing baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets puff pastry defrosted if frozen
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce plus more for dipping
  • ¾ cup mozzarella shredded, low-moisture
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F and line two baking sheets with parchment or lightly grease. On a lightly floured surface, roll the 2 sheets of puff pastry into smooth, equal rectangles. Brush the tomato sauce over the top of one of the puff pastry sheets, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges. Sprinkle evenly with the shredded mozzarella. Top with the other sheet of puff pastry.
    2 sheets puff pastry, ¼ cup tomato sauce, ¾ cup mozzarella
    Filling the Pizza Twists with tomato sauce and cheese
  • In a small bowl, beat together the egg yolk and water. Brush over the top of the puff pastry. Evenly top with the oregano, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan cheese. Finally, cut the sheet lengthwise into 9 equal long strips, then cross-wise twice to cut the strips into thirds to make 27 small sticks.
    1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon water, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    Cutting the Pizza Twists into strips
  • Twist each stick gently while holding the two sheets together and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until puffed and golden, about 15-20 minutes. Serve with additional tomato sauce for dipping, and enjoy!
    Pizza Twists in a bento box with an apple, grape tomatoes, and bell peppers

Notes

  • You can use pizza dough instead of puff pastry to make pizza twists if you prefer.
  • Defrost frozen puff pastry to room temperature for about an hour before making this recipe to make it easier to roll and twist.
  • Only use shredded cheese to fill the pizza twists. Fresh mozzarella balls have too much moisture and will not work well for this recipe.
  • Add only a thin layer of tomato sauce to the puff pastry, or your pizza twists will leak everywhere!

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 20mg | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.5mg