Homemade Puff Pastry

Name: Homemade Puff Pastry
Prep time: 90 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Internacional
Ingredients: 4 cups flour; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cups butter, melted; 350 grams butter, 80% fat, in block; flour, to roll out

Lorenza Ávila

Puff pastry is a classic dough in baking and pastry made from a mixture of wheat flour, water, salt, and sugar that is folded in a certain way, placing butter or margarine between the folds to form the characteristic layers that make it very unique. Here we tell you how to make puff pastry from scratch.

Its origins date back to ancient times, introduced to Europe by the Arabs, with references to puff pastries found in ancient Greece and Rome. It can be used to prepare various dishes, and thanks to its versatility, it is ideal for both sweet and savory recipes.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 30-08-2018

Preparation

1h 30 mins

Low

In a bowl, mix the flour with the salt, sugar, and melted butter. Knead until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous dough. Let it rest for 30 minutes. Place the block of butter between non-stick plastic and, using a rolling pin, flatten it until you have a square 5 mm thick.