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Upscale Puff Pastry Franks

An immensely satisfying, upscale evolution of a childhood party classic. Premium beef franks are wrapped in delicate, buttery ribbons of puff pastry and baked until perfectly golden and flaky.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American South
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

The Franks
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 1 package premium beef franks hot dogs
  • Coarse Dijon mustard for dipping
  • Gourmet ketchup for dipping

Equipment

  • 1 Large baking sheet
  • 1 Pizza cutter or sharp knife

Method
 

The Architecture
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°.
  2. Gently roll out a thawed sheet of puff pastry onto a smooth surface until it is even.
  3. Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, slice the puff pastry into long, 1-inch wide ribbons.
The Wrap
  1. Take one strip of the puff pastry ribbon and gently wrap it in a spiral motion around a single premium hot dog, ensuring the meat is evenly exposed between the pastry bands.
  2. Continue this wrapping process for as many hot dogs as you are serving.
The Golden Bake
  1. Transfer the pastry-wrapped franks onto a large baking sheet.
  2. Bake in the hot 425° oven until the puff pastry has beautifully expanded and turned a rich, flaky golden brown, which should take about 20 minutes.
  3. Serve piping hot on a ceramic platter alongside small bowls of coarse Dijon mustard and rustic ketchup for dipping.