Butter-coated puff pastry sticks
Butter‑coated puff pastry sticks is a easy French recipe that serves 4. 150 calories per serving. Recipe by Cooking by Nissou on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 45 min
Cost: $4.15 total, $1.04 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 feuille Ready‑made puff pastry (Thawed if frozen)
- 50 g Unsalted butter (Melt gently)
- 1 c. à café Fine salt (Lightly sprinkle)
- 1 c. à café Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary) (Optional, finely chopped)
Instructions
Preheat the oven
Turn on the oven and set it to 200 °C to preheat.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 200°C
Melt the butter
Place the butter in a small saucepan over low heat and let it melt gently without browning.
Time: PT5M
Prepare the dough
Unroll the puff pastry sheet onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Time: PT2M
Brush with butter
Using a brush, apply the melted butter evenly over the entire surface of the dough.
Time: PT5M
Season
Sprinkle the salt and chopped herbs evenly.
Time: PT2M
Cut the sticks
With a knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into strips about 1 cm wide and 8 cm long.
Time: PT5M
Bake
Arrange the sticks in a single layer on the tray and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden and crisp.
Time: PT15M
Temperature: 200°C
Cool
Remove the tray from the oven and let the sticks cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 150
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 15 g
- Fat
- 9 g
- Fiber
- 0.5 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, low-carb, low-calorie, very-low-calorie, low-fat
Allergens: Gluten, Milk
Ingredient Substitutions
- Instead of Ready‑made puff pastry: Shortcrust pastry, Phyllo sheets
- Instead of Unsalted butter: Margarine, Olive oil (for a lighter version)
- Instead of Fine salt: Sea salt, Flavored salt
- Instead of Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary): Dried herbs, Sweet paprika
Equipment Needed
- Oven
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Kitchen brush
- Knife or pizza cutter
- Small saucepan
Critical Steps — Do Not Skip
- Melt the butter without burning it.
- Brush the dough evenly.
- Cut the sticks to regular dimensions.
- Do not exceed the baking time to avoid burning.
Chef Tips from the Video
- Use very cold butter and brush quickly to prevent the dough from becoming soft.
- Let the cut dough rest for 5 minutes in the refrigerator before baking for better rise.
Troubleshooting
The sticks are pale and not crispy enough.
Extend the baking by 2‑3 minutes and ensure the oven is fully preheated to 200 °C.
The sticks are soggy.
Wipe excess butter before baking and do not overcrowd the tray.
Storage
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Freezer: Can be frozen for 1 month; reheat in the oven at 180 °C before serving.
Room temperature: Consume the same day; they stay crisp for up to 4 hours.
Make-Ahead Tips
- Prepare the sticks ahead of time, keep them in the refrigerator and reheat for 5 minutes in the oven before serving.
- You can make a large batch and freeze them immediately after cooling.
Last updated: August 20, 2026
