Palmiers

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 400F Adjust rack to middle position.
2. 2
   Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar over the work surface.
3. 3
   Unfold 1 sheet of the pastry and place it on the sugar.
4. 4
   Roll it to an even thickness.
5. 5
   Sprinkle it with 2 tablespoons of the sugar.
6. 6
   Starting at one short side of the rectangle, roll the pastry toward the center of the sheet, stopping at the middle.
7. 7
   Repeat with the opposite short end, so the rolls meet.
8. 8
   Trim the ends with a knife.
9. 9
   Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices and place flat on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them 1 inch apart.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the Turbinado sugar.
11. 11
    Bake until golden and puffed, 20 to 23 minutes according to the original recipe -- but check much, much sooner!
12. 12
    Let cool for 5 minutes.
13. 13
    Transfer to a wire rack.
14. 14
    Serve hot or at room temperature.