31/08/2026
HOMEMADE PUFF PASTRY DOUGH
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 10 g salt
- 250 ml very cold water
- 50 g unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 tsp lemon juice or white vinegar
For Laminating
- 350 g cold but flexible unsalted butter
Instructions
1. Make the base dough: Mix the flour and salt. Add the cold water, lemon juice, and melted butter. Mix just until a smooth dough forms. Do not over-knead.
2. Shape the dough into a rectangle, wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Prepare the butter: Place the 350 g butter between two sheets of parchment paper. Gently pound and roll it into a rectangular sheet about 1 cm thick. Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes. The butter should be cold but flexible.
4. Enclose the butter: Roll the dough into a rectangle large enough to completely enclose the butter. Place the butter in the center and fold the dough over it, sealing the edges well.
5. First fold: Lightly flour the work surface and gently roll the dough into a long rectangle about 6–8 mm thick.
6. Fold the dough into thirds like a letter. Bring one end toward the center, then fold the other end over it. Turn the dough 90°.
7. Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to keep the butter cold and prevent it from melting into the dough.
8. Repeat the lamination: Roll the dough into a rectangle and fold it into thirds again. Complete 6 single folds in total, refrigerating for about 30 minutes after every 2 folds, or sooner if the butter becomes too soft.
9. Final rest: Wrap the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. For the best results, rest it overnight.
10. To use: Roll the pastry to about 3–4 mm thickness, depending on the recipe. Cut with a sharp knife without pressing down on the edges.
11. Bake puff pastry in a preheated oven at 200–220°C (400–425°F). The high heat creates steam between the layers, helping the pastry rise and become beautifully flaky.
12. For even layers, roll gently from the center toward the edges and avoid pressing too aggressively.