Halloween bites: Savoury tricks for a tasty treat

These miniature pastry candies filled with sausages or carrots are a delicious snack and loads of fun for children. They are perfect for a Halloween party as an alternative to traditional snacks. All you need is a dip to make everyone enjoy eating with gusto.

Underneath the crispy pastry, there's a small sausage with cheese, but some might find a carrot instead. This is a nod to the popular "trick or treat" tradition in the United States. Fortunately, the trick here is light-hearted and fun, as there's nothing wrong with a carrot.

When this snack appears on the table, everyone eagerly reaches for it. It looks impressive, but the preparation is neither complicated nor particularly time-consuming.

Ingredients:

Dough:

                  
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour,
• 3 1/2 tablespoons butter,
• 1 egg,
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar,
• 1 pinch of salt.

Other ingredients:

          
• 100 grams poultry sausages,
• 60 grams sliced cheese,
• 1 small carrot (trick).

Instructions:

Step 1. Pour the flour into a bowl, add butter, and knead briefly. Then add the egg, sugar, and salt, and combine the ingredients until a uniform dough forms. Wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for an hour.

Step 2. Take the dough out of the refrigerator and let it sit for half an hour. Then, roll it out, dusting it with flour, to a thickness of about 1.5 mm and cut out circles.

Step 3. Cut the sausage into pieces and the cheese into smaller strips. Brush half of the circle with egg white and wrap the sausage with cheese. Lightly pinch the sides into the shape of candy. In one candy, place a piece of carrot instead of sausage.

Step 4. Fry the candies in deep, hot oil until they are golden brown. After frying, you can drain the snacks on a paper towel.

Step 5. Serve the ready snacks with your favourite dip. It can be garlic, tomato, BBQ, or any other sauce. Enjoy!