Rough Puff Pastry

A buttery homemade rough puff pastry created by sifting flour, folding in butter cubes, and rolling the dough in layers.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 2686 kcals 2686 kcals
Carbohydrates 174.4 grams 174.4 grams
Fat 204 grams 204 grams
Protein 24.5 grams 24.5 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
1 500g batch
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
250
g
Unsalted Butter
Cold but not rock hard; can substitute half with lard
GrainsCereals
225
g
Plain Flour
Plus extra for rolling out
Liquids
150
ml
Water
Ice-cold
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp

Steps

  • Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl and chill in the fridge.
  • Cut the butter into small cubes.
  • Stir the butter into the flour until pieces are well coated.
  • Mix in cold water quickly with a knife to form a rough dough.
  • Shape the dough into a flat sausage and chill for 15 minutes.
  • Roll the pastry on a floured surface until 1cm thick and 45x15cm in size.
  • Fold the bottom third up and the top third down to form a 15x15cm square.
  • Turn the dough 90 degrees and press the edges with a rolling pin.
  • Repeat the rolling and folding process four times until smooth.
  • Chill the finished pastry for at least one hour before using.
  • Roll thin and bake at 200°C for approximately 30 minutes.