Anchovy Puffs

1. 1

   In a small bowl with a fork mash anchovies with mayonnaise.

2. 2

   On a lightly floured surface roll out both sheets of pastry into 14-inch squares and trim edges to form 13-inch squares.

3. 3

   Brush off excess flour and spread anchovy mayonnaise evenly over 1 pastry sheet.

4. 4

   Cover with remaining pastry sheet and press sheets together gently.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.

6. 6

   With a 3- to 4-inch decorative cutter (a fish-shaped one would be the best!) cut pastry into shapes.

7. 7

   Reserve scraps and cut into bite-size pieces to bake separately.

8. 8

   (To eliminate scraps, you can forego decorative shapes altogether and simply cut pastry into squares.).

9. 9

   Arrange pastries on lightly greased baking sheets and brush tops with egg wash.

10. 10

    With the edge of a cookie cutter or the back of a sharp knife score fish.

11. 11

    Bake pastries in oven until puffed and golden, 12 to 15 minutes.

No additional tips available.