Cheat’s Rough Puff Pastry

Cheat’s Rough Puff Pastry
  • Author: Paul Hollywood

This flaky and buttery pastry dough is a versatile base for a variety of sweet and savory treats. With layers that melt in your mouth and a crisp texture, it's perfect for your favorite pies, tarts, and pastries. Take your baking to the next level with this simple yet impressive recipe.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 300g/10½oz plain flour
  • pinch salt
  • 50g/1¾oz butter
  • 120g/4½oz butter

Instructions

  • Mix the flour and salt together in a bowl. Rub in the chilled butter using your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Gradually add enough water to form a dough (about 4-6 tablespoons of water).
  • Roll the dough out into a rectangle on a lightly floured work surface.
  • Grate half of the frozen butter over the bottom two thirds of the dough. Fold down the top third and fold up the bottom third as if folding a letter.
  • Turn the folded dough through 90 degrees and roll it out into a rectangle again. Repeat the process of adding the remaining frozen butter and fold as before.
  • Wrap the dough in cling film and leave to rest in the fridge for 30 minutes before using.

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Prep Time

PT1H

Yield

Makes 600g/1lb 5oz pastry