Puff Pastry RecipeFeuilletageA Puff pastry recipe to make the most delicious and popular pastry, everyone loves!. Yet it is also the pastry most people are afraid to make at home. When you have made your puff pastry this way you will never want to buy it again! It is quite easy, needs a little time but if you make it ahead you will have the best, tastiest pastry you have ever made. It can be used for desserts or savoury dishes, so is very versatile. 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. Ingredients • 8oz , 230g, plain all purpose flour • 8oz , 230g, unsalted butter (slightly softened) • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup water, 4fl oz, 240ml
• Add the water and mix to a dough. • Leave to rest for about 15 minutes • Roll the dough into a square about 8 inches and place the butter in the centre
• Leave to rest for ten minutes then roll into an oblong shape
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. It will keep for a few days in the refrigerator or can be put in the freezer until you need it. 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! Return from Puff Pastry to French Pastry Recipes Return to Palmiers Glace Return to Millefeuille Return from Puff Pastry Recipe to French Recipes to Love Home Page |
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