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Homemade puff pastry dough on a floured surface ready to be rolled out.

Puff Pastry

A light, flaky, and delicious homemade puff pastry, perfect for both sweet and savory dishes.
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Prep Time 50 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 squares
Course: Dessert, Pastry
Cuisine: French
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 3/4 cup water, or as needed
  • 1/2 cup soft butter
  • 3 tbsp cornflour
  • extra flour for dusting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
  2. Add oil and mix lightly with your fingers.
  3. Gradually add water and knead into a soft, smooth dough. The dough should not be sticky or too tight.
  4. Cover and rest the dough for 20-30 minutes.
  5. Mix soft butter and cornflour until smooth to make a spreadable paste.
Rolling and Layering
  1. Divide the dough into 5 equal balls. Roll each ball into thin round sheets.
  2. Spread a thin layer of butter-cornflour paste on one sheet. Place another sheet on top and repeat. Stack all 5 sheets the same way.
  3. Gently fold from both sides toward the center to form a square block.
Final Steps
  1. Roll the block into a square sheet and cut into 4 equal squares.
  2. Wrap tightly in plastic and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes before using. Chilling helps create flaky layers when baked.

Notes

Keep your ingredients cold for the best flaky layers. Don't rush the resting time for optimal texture. Use extra flour for dusting to prevent sticking while rolling. Practice makes perfect!