A puff pastry recipe that is quite easy, needs a little time but if you make it ahead you will have the best, tastiest pastry you have ever made. When you have made it this way you will never want to buy it again. This recipe makes the most delicious and popular pastry, for desserts or savory dishes everyone loves!
But are you afraid to make it? Yes, you are not alone, many people are.
It is so sad to think it is the one pastry most people are afraid to make at home.
Of course everyone is very busy these days and it is far easier to pick up a packet of frozen puff pastry from the supermarket, I have done it myself!
But once in a while, for that special occasion, or just a comforting treat, you can make your own and then you will really see the difference, it's gorgeous.
A puff pastry recipe that is easy to make at home and gives you the lightest puff pastry for your savory and sweet dishes.
🔢Instructions
How To Make The Dough
To begin with make a small amount and see how much this will make for you. You can always increase your ingredients and make as much as you want.
After you have mixed the dough follow these steps:
1.Roll the dough into a square about 8 inches and place the butter in the center.
2.Fold the edges of the pastry over the butter. Leave to rest for 10 minutes. Roll to an oblong.
3.Fold in three then roll again.
4.Leave the pastry to rest again.
❄️Storage
- It will keep for a few days in the refrigerator, wrapped in cellophane.
- Or, can be put in the freezer until you need it, wrap well in 2 layers of cellophane inside an airtight container.
And there you have your wonderful puff pastry homemade with no additives and it will certainly be a winner with all your family and friends!
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📖 Recipe
Rough Puff Pastry Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz 230g plain all purpose flour
- 8 oz 230g unsalted butter (slightly softened)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup water 4fl oz, 240ml
Instructions
- Sieve the flour and salt into a large baking bowl
- Add the water and mix to a dough.
- Leave to rest for about 15 minutes.
- Repeat the above another three times and rest the dough in the refrigerator for 10 minutes, or until you need to use it.
- Basically, rolling the pastry will distribute the butter throughout it. The butter must be softened just enough to allow you to roll it in the dough. If taken out of the refrigerator for a short time before use it will be just right.
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