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    Home » Recipes » Puff Pastry Croutons with Fresh Herbs

    Puff Pastry Croutons with Fresh Herbs

    Sep 10, 2020 · Modified: Oct 28, 2020 by Mackenzie Ryan · This post may contain affiliate links | Disclosure policy in footer.

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    These simple puff pastry croutons use prepared puff pastry sheets from the store. Use them in soups, salads, or anywhere you would normal croutons.

    A bowl of puff pastry croutons with thyme.

    What Is Puff Pastry?

    Puff pastry is a light and flaky dough that is made by folding layers repeatedly dozens of times. This process creates individual layers that puff up and become airy during baking.

    The process of making puff pastry is usually time consuming, so you can make your own for authenticity or use store bought.

    The store bought is extremely simple to use. Keep in the freezer until about 30-40 minutes before use. Then thaw it on the countertop at room temperature.

    I recommend closer to the 30 minute mark so it doesn't thaw out too much during assembly.

    An unrolled and rolled sheet of puff pastry dough on a sheet pan.

    How To Make The Croutons

    Begin by thawing out the puff pastry at room temperature for thirty minutes. This makes the dough manageable and should unfold without breaking. Transfer it to a baking sheet.

    Next, brush the tops of the puff pastry croutons with melted butter or egg yolks*. I personally prefer egg yolks because they are usually cold and don't warm the puff pastry as you brush it. Add any seasonings you desire: salt, pepper, chili flake, fresh herbs etc...

    Cut the dough down the folded lines, and then each third in half again. Cut the opposite direction until the croutons are 1-inch squares.

    Try to separate each of the croutons just to make sure that they cut completely through. They'll cook well enough even if they are touching, but if not cut all the way through and connected, they may not rise correctly.

    Next, transfer to an oven preheated to 400°F and bake for 15 minutes or until the puff pastry croutons are golden brown on the edges and fluffy.

    A basting brush putting egg wash on puff pastry.

    How To Use The Croutons

    These puff pastry croutons are versatile and useful in place of croutons They make wonderful additions to salads and soups, but also a great snack. In fact, this recipe tastes similar to pizza due to the fresh thyme on it.

    A sheet pan of cut puff pastry with fresh thyme sprinkled on it.

    Top Recipe Tips

    • *Stick with egg yolks instead of whole egg for the wash. The whites of eggs sometimes don't scramble enough. This results in seepage through the cuts of the in the puff pastry dough. This results in massive sticking to the pan.
    • If you're worried about the dough adhering to the pan, use parchment paper. This isn't necessary but can be helpful. The fat in the dough is naturally nonstick if the dough isn't too wet.
    • Use cookie punches to make these into fun shapes. To make room for all of them on the sheet pan though, only use one puff pastry sheet per pan.
    • Use a beautiful large-flake salt for seasoning these croutons. Not only is it beautiful, but the strong pop of flavor accents the croutons admirably.
    A bowl of stew with puff pastry croutons poking out the top.

    Puff Pastry Croutons Recipe

    Puff pastry is in the frozen foods aisle of your local grocery store, usually near the pie crusts. If you can, find an all-butter version for the highest quality and best flavor. I recommend: Dufour or Trader Joe's puff pastry for this very reason.


    Make grocery shopping simpler with this printable grocery list for this puff pastry crouton recipe. Everything is in standard grocery store amounts. If no size is specified, even the smallest package provides more than enough.

    A black bowl heaping with puff pastry croutons.
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    Flaky Puff Pastry Croutons

    These simple croutons are a light and flaky way to get crunch to salads, soups, and more.
    Course: Bread
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Mackenzie Ryan
    16 servings
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
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    Ingredients

    • 2 sheets of puff pastry dough, thawed out for 30 minutes
    • 1 egg yolk
    • 2 Tablespoons fresh thyme, or other herbs
    • large flake sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Set the puff pastry on the counter to thaw for thirty minutes.
    • Carefully unfold the puff pastry sheets and transfer them to a baking sheet. Brush them with the egg yolk then sprinkle them with the thyme, salt, and pepper.
    • Use a butter knife to carefully cut the pieces into 1-inch squares, making sure to get all the way through the dough. Bake for 15 minutes or until they are puffed up and edges are golden brown.

    Notes

    • Store these puff pastry croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for no more than 2 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
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