Homemade Puff Pastry ✨
Flaky, buttery, and incredibly versatile—this puff pastry recipe is perfect for sweet or savory dishes. While store-bought is convenient, making it at home gives you unmatched freshness and flavor!
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2/3 cup cold water
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Dough (Detrempe)
- Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Incorporate Butter
- Add the cubed butter and toss to coat in the flour. Using a pastry cutter or your hands, work the butter into the flour until pea-sized chunks remain.
- Add Water
- Gradually add the cold water, mixing until a rough dough forms. Do not overmix—it’s okay if it looks shaggy.
- Chill
- Shape the dough into a rectangle, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Roll and Fold (Lamination)
- Roll Out Dough
- On a floured surface, roll the dough into a long rectangle (about 8×16 inches).
- First Fold
- Fold the dough into thirds, like folding a letter. Turn it 90 degrees so the open ends are facing you.
- Repeat Rolling and Folding
- Roll the dough out again into a rectangle and fold into thirds. Repeat this process 4-6 times, chilling the dough for 20 minutes between every 2 folds.
Step 3: Final Chill
- Chill Again
- After the final fold, wrap the dough tightly in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using.
Tips
- Keep It Cold: Cold butter is key for flaky layers. If the butter starts to melt, chill the dough immediately.
- Use for Everything: Puff pastry is perfect for pies, tarts, turnovers, or savory appetizers like sausage rolls.
- Freeze It: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before using.
Enjoy your buttery, flaky Homemade Puff Pastry—a labor of love that’s well worth it! ✨