👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Filling

• Mix all filling ingredients until well combined. Set aside.

2️⃣ Roll the Dough

• Lightly flour your surface and roll out puff pastry.
• Cut into rectangles or squares.

3️⃣ Fill & Fold

• Spoon filling onto each pastry square.
• Fold into pockets or envelopes, seal edges well.

4️⃣ Brush with Egg Wash

• Whisk egg, salt, and sugar. Brush over each pastry.

5️⃣ Bake

• Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F).
• Bake pastries on parchment-lined tray for 20 minutes or until golden.

6️⃣ Garlic Butter Finish

• Sauté garlic in melted butter with seasonings.
• Brush warm pastries with sauce as soon as they come out of the oven.

7️⃣ Serve with Sauce

• Mix sour cream and mustard. Serve as a dip or drizzle.

🧀 Variations to Explore

• Vegetarian: Use mushrooms, lentils, or tofu instead of meat
• Cheesy twist: Add mozzarella or cheddar to filling or top
• Spicy upgrade: Toss in jalapeños or chili flakes
• Alternate doughs: Try shortcrust or phyllo for different textures

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• With a side salad or roasted veggies
• Add fries or herbed potatoes for a full meal
• Serve with fresh tomato salsa or chimichurri for a flavor boost

🔥 Pro Tips

• Don’t overfill: it makes sealing harder and can cause leaks
• Seal edges tightly to keep filling contained
• Toast herbs or spices in butter before adding to filling for deeper flavor
• Freeze extra pastries raw for future baking