Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. and spray two large baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.

Unfold one sheet flat on a lightly floured counter or pastry board. Use a rolling pin to evenly flatten sheet into a 10 by 14 inch rectangle. Use a sharp knife to cut rectangle in half crosswise. Brush both halves with the egg and sprinkle one half with flavorings.

Place the second half, egg-side down, on top of the flavored half, making sure to align the edges. Use the rolling pin to roll over the sheets to seal.

Using the sharp knife, cut rectangle lengthwise into 14 strips. Brush each strip with egg and sprinkle with salt. Press salt gently onto puff pastry. Repeat steps one through four with second sheet of puff pastry.

Pick up a strip, one hand at each end, and twist in opposite directions. Transfer to a baking sheet and gently press the ends to the sheet. Repeat with remaining strips. Dont overcrowd the baking sheets.

Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until twists are puffed, golden and crisp. Let twists cool for 5 minutes then use a spatula to transfer them to wire racks to cool completely. Puff pastry twists are best the day they are made but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Savory flavorings for puff pastry twists:

Hot and spicy: cracked black pepper, cayenne and finely shredded pepper jack cheese

Garlic herb: minced garlic, fresh parsley, basil, oregano or other herbs

Blue cheese: finely crumbled blue cheese, cracked black pepper and fresh minced dill

Italian: minced sun-dried tomato, olives, fresh basil, and finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Curry: ground curry powder and finely crumbled feta

Lemon pepper: minced lemon zest and cracked black pepper

Orange and toasted almond: minced orange zest and finely chopped toasted almonds.