Puff Pastry by Caite19 (on Video Jug)

How To Make Puff Pastry

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You Will Need 2 ½ cups flour 24 ounces butter , 3 8oz sticks ¾ cups water , maybe less 1 rolling pin 1 pastry knife

Weights & Measures: Metric US Imperial UK Imperial Serves: 4 Preparation Time: 2 hours

Step 1: Slice The Butter

Slice the butter sticks up into about 1 tsp chunks or smaller. The smaller the chunks the easier your dough will be to mold. Letting the butter sit on a counter for about 15 minutes before using will help to distribute more evenly.

Step 2: Sift The Flour

Sift your flour evenly over the butter cubes.

Step 3: Roll The Flour

Roll the flour lightly into the butter. Do not press the flour to hard into the butter. Pastry will take several more steps before being recognizable as a dough. Should be about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thick.

Step 4: Fold The Dough

This will take several passes. Add just a little bit (maybe a tablespoon). Using the pastry knife ( I use a disposable cutting sheet when doing this), turn the dough on its self. Lightly roll the mixture 1 or 2 passes. Repeat until the mixture becomes a recognisable dough and the lumps are gone. Pinch any small lump between your fingers to disperse.

Step 5: Let It Rest

Let your dough rest for about an hour. This allows the dough to set and helps in making it flaky.

Step 6: One Final Turn

After allowing your dough to rest, fold into thirds, roll lightly, then fold in half. And you are done. You can now either use the dough or you can freeze and use it in the near future.