Rough Puff Pastry Recipe
Rough puff pastry is a simplified version of traditional puff pastry that yields a delightful, flaky dough ideal for various sweet and savory dishes. This homemade pastry is easy to make, boasting a rich buttery flavor and satisfying texture. Perfect for galettes, pies, and sausage rolls, it allows for quick preparations while still achieving beautiful layers in the dough. Whether you're in a hurry or simply love the taste of fresh pastry, this recipe is a practical choice for your kitchen.
Ingredients
- •500 g all-purpose flour
- •1.5 tsp salt
- •400 g cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- •150 ml water
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl place the flour, salt and butter. Mix.
- 2
Use your fingers to pinch the butter along with the flour to split the pieces up.
- 3
Add the water and incorporate the dough with your hands, kneading only enough to bring it together.
- 4
Flatten out the dough a bit with your hands, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 1 hour or up to 2 days.
- 5
Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a long triangle, about 4-5mm thick.
- 6
Use a dry pastry brush to brush off the excess flour and fold it in three.
- 7
Spin the dough a quarter turn and roll it out again in the opposite direction.
