What kind of chives should I use for the paste?

The recipe specifies using Nira chives, which are finely chopped and then blended with lemon juice, tahini, and salt to create a thick, green paste.

Can I prepare the chive-tahini paste in advance?

Yes, you can prepare the chive-tahini paste ahead of time. While the paste can be made in advance, these twists are best baked fresh and enjoyed warm for optimal texture.

How do I ensure the dough is the correct thickness?

Roll out the prepared gluten-free pizza dough to a uniform thickness of 1/6-inch. Dusting with gluten-free flour can help prevent sticking during this process.

What is the best way to form the twists?

After spreading the chive-tahini paste on each dough circle, roll it up tightly like a burrito. Then, cut each roll in half lengthwise and twist the two halves around each other to form the distinctive shape.

What can I use if I don't have a biscuit cutter?

If you don't have a 3 1/2-inch biscuit cutter, you can use a large can or any other round object of a similar diameter to cut out the dough circles.

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Chive and Tahini Mini Twists
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

AM By: Annie McGee

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Golden-baked Chive and Tahini Mini Twists, brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with sesame seeds, arranged on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.

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Ingredients You Need for Chive and Tahini Mini Twists [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

2 pounds gluten-free pizza dough
1 1/2 cups of finely chopped Nira chives
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons tahini
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
Olive oil
Gluten-free flour, for dusting
Sesame seeds (optional)

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How to Prepare Chive and Tahini Mini Twists [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Combine the chives, lemon juice, tahini, and salt in a blender. You should end up with a thick, green paste that is slightly coarse. Taste it and add more salt as needed. Set it aside.
Roll out the prepared pizza dough to 1/6-inch thick. Dust with flour
Using a 3 1/2-inch biscuit cutter (or large can) cut out circles of dough. Re-roll and cut out more as needed. You should end up with about 24 rounds.
Preheat the oven to 425°F Spread a layer of chive-tahini paste over each circle.
Roll up each circle tight, like a burrito. Cut each roll in half lengthwise. Twist each half back together, around each other.
Place twists on parchment-lined cookie sheet, brush tops lightly with olive oil, and sprinkle them with sesame seeds.
Bake them for 18 minutes, until they're golden and toasty.

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