Anchovy Puffs

Directions

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 375°F.
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.