Tuna Plait

Name: Tuna Plait
Ingredients: 2 (7 ounce) cans tuna in vegetable oil, drained; 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 2 ounces red peppers, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 medium egg, beaten; 2 teaspoons lemon pepper; 2 tablespoons chives, chopped; 13 ounces puff pastry

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 (7 ounce) cans tuna in vegetable oil, drained
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 ounces red peppers, finely chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 medium egg, beaten
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
2 tablespoons chives, chopped
13 ounces puff pastry

Directions

1

Pre-heat the oven to 425°F
2

Place the tuna in a bowl and add celery, red pepper, mayonnaise, half the beaten egg, lemon pepper and chives, mix carefully.
3

Roll out pastry to an oblong measuring approx 14 x 12in. Transfer to a baking tray.
4

Spread the filling lengthwise down the centre third of the pastry. Cut horizontal, 1in width strips down each side of the pastry to within 1in of the filling.
5

Fold the end pieces of pastry over filling and lift strips of pastry over the filling from alternate sides to form a plaited effect.
6

Brush with remaining beaten egg. Cook in the oven for 25 minutes until golden.