Ingredients
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20 fresh basil leaves
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra
olive oil, for brushing
1/2 lb frozen puff pastry
sea salt
Preparation
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Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0.
In a small food processor, combine the basil and garlic cloves and process until a paste begins to form. With the motor running, add the 1/4 cup olive oil in a slow, steady stream, processing until a smooth paste forms.
On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the puff pastry into a 12x15 rectangle, marking the center at top and bottom, making an imaginary line. Spread the basil paste thinly over the pastry surface. Roll the 2 narrow ends of the pastry sheet inward, not too tightly, brushing with a little olive oil to help it hold together. When the rolls meet at the center, press together very lightly, then place in the freezer for 20 minutes.
Lightly oil a baking sheet. Remove the pastry roll from the freezer, place on a work surface, and cut crosswise into 3/8-inch pieces. Transfer each piece to the prepared baking sheet, cut side down. Sprinkle with a little sea salt and pressing very lightly to adhere the salt.
Bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Using a spatula, transfer the pastries to a rack and let cool completely before serving.
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