Easy Peasy Sugar Butterflies
Create delicate, golden-brown treats with this quick and delightful 'Easy Peasy Sugar Butterflies' recipe! Perfect for beginner bakers or anyone craving a sweet, flaky snack, these buttery pastries are made with just three simple ingredients: puff pastry, granulated sugar, and unsalted butter. In just 25 minutes, you’ll transform prepared puff pastry into elegant butterfly-shaped delights, lightly caramelized with sugar and beautifully crisp. Perfect for pairing with tea or serving as a party treat, these sugar butterflies also double as an easy crowd-pleaser for impromptu get-togethers. Whether you're baking for kids, guests, or simply indulging yourself, this recipe offers a straightforward way to create a stunning dessert with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 30 grams unsalted butter
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Roll out the puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface.
Step 3
Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave or on the stove, then use a pastry brush to evenly spread the butter over the entire pastry sheet.
Step 4
Sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly across the buttered pastry surface, making sure it’s fully coated.
Step 5
Gently fold the left and right edges of the pastry inward about 1 inch towards the center. Repeat the folds again so that the two sides meet in the middle, but do not overlap.
Step 6
Once the edges are aligned in the middle, fold one side over the other, creating a long and even log shape.
Step 7
Use a sharp knife to cut the log into 1/2-inch slices. Each slice should resemble a butterfly shape when placed flat on the sheet.
Step 8
Arrange the slices onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each piece as they will expand in the oven.
Step 9
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the sugar caramelizes and the butterflies turn golden brown.
Step 10
Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 120 grams (120.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 632 |
| Total Fat 41.20g | 53% |
| Saturated Fat 24.50g | 123% |
| Cholesterol 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium 160mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate 68.30g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.60g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 50.10g | |
| Protein 3.30g | 7% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 15mg | 1% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 40mg | 1% |
Source of Calories