Homemade Puff Pastry

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• ⅔ cup (160ml) cold water

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough:

   • In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
   • Add the chilled butter cubes, breaking them into the flour with your hands or a pastry cutter. The mixture should resemble coarse crumbs, with some larger butter chunks visible.
   • Gradually add cold water and mix until the dough just comes together. Do not overwork.

2. Chill the Dough:

   • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

3. Roll and Fold (Laminate the Dough):

   • On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle, approximately 10x15 inches.
   • Fold the dough into thirds like a letter (bottom third up, top third down).
   • Rotate the dough 90 degrees, roll it out again, and repeat the folding process.

4. Chill and Repeat:

   • Wrap the folded dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
   • Repeat the rolling, folding, and chilling process 3–4 more times.

5. Final Chill:

   • After the last fold, chill the dough for at least 1 hour before using.

6. Use and Bake:

   • Roll out the dough as needed for pastries, pies, or tarts.
   • Bake at 375°F (190°C) until golden brown, time depending on your recipe.

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Pro Tips

• Keep the butter and dough cold throughout the process for flaky layers.
• Avoid overworking the dough to prevent toughness.
• Freeze leftover puff pastry for future use.

Homemade Puff Pastry (per serving, based on 12 servings from the recipe):

Nutritional Values (per serving)

• Calories: ~200 kcal
• Protein: ~3 g
• Carbohydrates: ~16 g
• Fats: ~14 g
  • Saturated Fat: ~9 g
• Cholesterol: ~35 mg
• Sodium: ~100 mg
• Fiber: ~1 g
• Sugar: ~1 g (naturally occurring)