Homemade Rough Puff Pastry Dough Recipe
Learn how to make flaky and buttery Homemade Rough Puff Pastry Dough from scratch with this easy recipe. Perfect for both sweet and savory pastries, this versatile pastry dough is a must-have for any home baker.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Yield: 1 sheet of puff pastry (about 1 1/4 pounds) 1x
- Category: Basics
- Method: Rolling and Folding
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (cold and cut into cubes)
- 2/3 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or white vinegar (optional, helps tenderize)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and coat in flour, leaving some large chunks visible. Make a well, pour in water and lemon juice, stir gently until a shaggy dough forms.
- Shape the Dough: Turn out onto a floured surface, shape into a rectangle without overworking. Roll into an 8×15 inch rectangle.
- Layer the Dough: Fold the dough in thirds, rotate 90 degrees, roll out, and repeat folding process. Chill between each set.
- Chill and Rest: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, chill for at least 1 hour before using.
Notes
- Keep ingredients and dough cold for flaky layers.
- Freeze dough for up to 2 months; thaw in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 54mg
