You’re two supermarket shortcuts away from a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
These gorgeous appetizers onlylooklike they came from the hottest bakery in town.
The secret is two supermarket shortcuts: puff pastry and jarred roasted red peppers.
Photo: Victor Protasio
Start by making a flavorful roasted-red-pepper-and-walnut mixture inspired by muhammara, a bright and nutty Middle Eastern dip.
Once the knots are baked, that zingy spread flavors every bite.
Place the pastry on a small baking sheet and transfer it to the refrigerator.
Repeat Step 2 with the remaining pastry sheet and red-pepper mixture, and then refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400F with racks in its upper and lower thirds.
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Pinch the short ends of 1 strip and twist.
Repeat with the remaining strips.
Brush knots with egg and then top generously with oregano, sesame seeds, and flaky sea salt.
Bake, rotating the baking sheets halfway through, until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
Let cool for 5 minutes.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
