🧺 Square Puff Pastry BasketsIngredients: 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed if frozen) 1 egg (for egg wash) Optional fillings: Sweet: whipped cream, custard, berries, Nutella, or jam Savory: scrambled eggs, cheese, ham, mushrooms, or cream cheese Instructions: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheet lightly. Cut into even squares (around 4 x 4 inches or 10 x 10 cm). For each basket, take one square and cut 2 thin strips from the edges. Shape the basket: Brush the edges of the whole square with egg wash. Place the pastry strips on the edges to create a raised border (like a picture frame). You can overlap the corners or cut diagonally for neat edges. Brush the top of the borders with more egg wash for shine. Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes or until puffed and golden. If the center puffs too much, press it down gently with a spoon after baking. Fill and serve: Let cool slightly, then fill with your chosen sweet or savory fillings. Garnish as desired (e.g., powdered sugar, fresh herbs, or balsamic glaze). 🧁 Ideas for Use: Brunch: Fill with scrambled eggs and crispy bacon. Dessert: Add pastry cream and fresh fruit. Appetizer: Use herbed cream cheese and smoked salmon.