Homemade Flaky Puff Pastry

Recipe

Homemade Flaky Puff Pastry

Butterly Delights: Homemade Flaky Puff Pastry Recipe

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Indulge in the exquisite flavors of French cuisine with this homemade flaky puff pastry recipe. Perfectly buttery and light, this versatile pastry is a staple in French baking, used to create a variety of sweet and savory delights.

Jan Dec
Pastry› Puff Pastry
European cuisine› Western European cuisine› French cuisine

Preparation time

30 minutes

Cooking time

N/A (Puff pastry is used as a base for other recipes and does not require specific cooking time)

Total time

2 hours 30 minutes (including chilling time)

Yields

12 servings

Preparation difficulty

Medium

Suitable for

Vegetarian, Lactose-free (if using dairy-free butter), Nut-free, Soy-free, Kosher

Allergens

Wheat, Dairy

Not suitable for

Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Paleo

Ingredients

Nutrition

  • Calories (kcal / KJ): 160 kcal / 670 KJ
  • Fat (total, saturated): 11g, 7g
  • Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 14g, 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Salt: 0.2g

Preparation

  1. 1.
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
  2. 2.
    Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. 3.
    Gradually add the ice water, a few tablespoons at a time, and mix until the dough comes together.
  4. 4.
    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently until it forms a smooth ball.
  5. 5.
    Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. 6.
    Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
  7. 7.
    Fold the dough into thirds, like a letter, and then rotate it 90 degrees.
  8. 8.
    Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, chilling the dough for 30 minutes between each fold.
  9. 9.
    After the final fold, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using.

Treat your ingredients with care...

  • Butter — Ensure that the butter is cold and cut into small cubes to achieve the desired flakiness in the pastry.

Tips & Tricks

  • Keep all the ingredients and equipment as cold as possible to achieve the best results.
  • Don't overwork the dough while kneading or rolling to prevent the butter from melting.
  • If the dough becomes too soft while rolling, refrigerate it for a few minutes to firm it up.
  • Use a sharp knife or pastry cutter to make clean cuts when shaping the pastry.

Serving advice

Serve the homemade flaky puff pastry as a base for various sweet and savory dishes. It can be used to make croissants, pain au chocolat, cheese straws, vol-au-vents, and more.

Presentation advice

When serving the puff pastry, ensure it is golden brown and flaky. Arrange the pastries neatly on a platter or serve them individually on small plates. Dust them with powdered sugar for sweet pastries or garnish savory ones with fresh herbs.

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