Parmesan Sesame Twists - sesame seeds toasted

Method

• Preheat the oven to 425F.
• In a small bowl, mix well the sesame seeds, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, chili powder, thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Roll one of the pastry sheets to a 10x14-inch rectangular shape on a lightly floured surface.
• Brush egg wash evenly on the sheets, and cut in half lengthwise to make two 5x14-inch strips.
• Spread half of the cheese filling evenly over one strip and lay the second strip on top, egg wash side down.
• Press the strips together with the rolling pin to fuse the two sheets.
• Cut the strip crosswise into 28 strips and 1/2 inch wide.
• Lift a strip, twist it three times, and lay it on an ungreased baking sheet, pressing each end to keep the twists from unwinding during baking.
• Repeat with the second puff pastry sheet and the remaining filling.
• Bake the twists until they're puffed, light brown, and dry looking throughout, about 12 minutes.
• Bite one for testing, make sure it isn't doughy in the center.
• Watch carefully, do not burn.
• Cool them on a wire rack and serve immediately once they are cool enough to handle.
• Try to serve them within 2 hours.