Mediterranean poppy seed sticks

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 50 g pine nuts
• 50 g pumpkin seeds
• 1 bunch of basil
• 100 g dried tomatoes
• 1 m.-sized onion(s)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 100 g tomato paste
• 70 g cream cheese
• 2 rolls of dough
• 150 g mozzarella, grated
• 1 m.-sized eggs
• 1 tbsp milk
• 35 g sesame seeds
• 40 g poppy seeds
• ½ tsp paprika powder, hot
• 1 tsp sweet paprika powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 pinch(s) of pepper

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 25 minutes; Total time approx. 55 minutes

Party snack, approx. 24 pieces

Roast the pine nuts and pumpkin seeds in a pan without fat and place in a bowl. Chop the basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and onion and sauté in a pan with olive oil. Add the cream cheese and tomato paste and stir briefly over low heat, then add all the seasonings. Unroll a roll of puff pastry (place it on baking paper) and spread the mixture on top, sprinkle with mozzarella and the pine and pumpkin seeds. Unroll the second roll, place it on top, and press down. Mix the egg with 1-2 tablespoons of milk and whisk. Brush the puff pastry with half of the egg and sprinkle with half of the poppy seeds and sesame seeds. Place a sheet of baking paper over the puff pastry and turn it over once, then sprinkle with the remaining egg, poppy seeds, and sesame seeds. Divide the pastry sheet in half with a knife, then cut each half into 12 equal strips, twisting each strand of dough into itself. Place the finished poppy seed and sesame sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (experience shows that you’ll need two baking sheets in total). Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) for approximately 20-25 minutes until golden brown.