Fairground Favourite Elephant Ears! Easy Palmiers Recipe

Instructions:

1. Combine granulated sugar, cinnamon (if using), and salt in a small bowl. Mix well.
2. Sprinkle a generous layer of the sugar mixture onto a cutting board.
3. Place the thawed puff pastry sheet on the sugared surface. Sprinkle more sugar mixture on top. Gently roll the pastry into a slightly thinner rectangle (about 12x16 inches or 30x40cm).
4. Fold one long side of the pastry towards the center, covering about one-third of the rectangle. Sprinkle with more sugar mixture.
5. Fold the opposite long side towards the center, meeting (or slightly overlapping) the first fold. Sprinkle with more sugar mixture.
6. Fold one half of the pastry over the other, like closing a book. Sprinkle the top with the remaining sugar mixture.
7. Wrap the folded pastry tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
8. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
9. Remove the chilled pastry from the refrigerator. Using a sharp knife, slice the pastry crosswise into slices about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick.
10. Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them as they will spread during baking.
11. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and caramelized. Flip the elephant ear pastry halfway through baking to ensure even browning on both sides.
12. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.