Thyme and Bacon Sticks

Instructions

• 1
  Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (top and bottom heat).
• 2
  Roll out the puff pastry into two identical rectangles, approximately 20x30 cm. Beat the egg with the picked thyme leaves and freshly ground pepper. Brush the pastry with this mixture, then sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese.
• 3
  Place another sheet of baking paper on top and gently press the cheese into the pastry (you can use a rolling pin or your hands). Remove the paper and cut the pastry into 2 cm wide strips.
• 4
  Cut the bacon slices in half lengthwise. Place a slice of bacon on each pastry strip, then fold the strips in half so that the bacon and cheese side is on the outside.
• 5
  Sprinkle the tops with black sesame seeds.
• 6
  Twist each strip a few times (like a spiral) and place them on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Leave enough space between them. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.