Recipe Tip: Ham and Asparagus Pastry Rolls

Instructions

1. Step 1

   In a bowl, mix together the flour, salt and sugar. Heat the milk and melt the butter in it. Let cool down until just lukewarm.

2. Step 2

   Add the yeast to the lukewarm milk and dissolve. Pour this mixture into the bowl, together with the egg.

3. Step 3

   Knead everything into a smooth pastry. Let rise for about an hour in a warm place.

4. Step 4

   In the meantime, prepare the filling by beating the egg and cutting the peeled asparagus lengthwise in the middle.

5. Step 5

   Preheat the oven to between 180 and 200°C.

6. Step 6

   Remove the pastry from its bowl onto a floured surface, knead into a ball and roll out thinly. Cut out rectangles, approx. the length of the asparagus pieces.

7. Step 7

   Halve the ham slices. Place a piece of ham on a piece of dough and roll up the asparagus up in it.

8. Step 8

   Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg and seal the edges.

9. Step 9

   Brush the top of the rolls with egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds, roasted onions or grated Gouda cheese.

10. Step 10

    Place in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.

11. Step 11

    For the dip, mix sour cream, pepper, salt and chopped chives and serve with the rolls.