How to make puff pastry so that it is well browned

how to make puff pastry

Keep these steps in mind to enjoy the best puff pastry that you have surely never tasted in your life, so easy to prepare that you can do it at home.

Preparation time90 minutesStanding time 30 minutesCategoryDessertInternational CuisineKeywordsCrispy, golden, pastry, doughFor how many people4 to 6PortionMediumCalories71Fat4.24 g

Ingredients

  • 500 grams of flour
  • 250 gr of water at room temperature
  • 60 g of melted butter
  • 350 gr of block butter
  • 5 grams of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar

Preparation

Step 1. Mix

In a bowl you must put the flour and make a hole in the center to put all the other ingredients. Then you must mix and form a ball with the dough to make a deep cut in the shape of a cross. Then, you will have to wrap it with plastic wrap and take it to the refrigerator between 30 minutes and an hour.

Step 2. Extend

Then you must place the block of butter between two baking papers and gently crush it with the help of the rolling pin. Once you have it ready, you will have to spread the dough with the rolling pin on a lightly floured surface in the shape of a cross and then place the block of butter in the middle.

Step 3. Close

Now you must close the package by wrapping the butter, as follows: right side, left side, the top and the bottom. When you have the package prepared, with the help of a brush you remove the excess flour.

Step 4. Stretch

Then you will have to stretch the package, always in the same direction and with quick movements. Once stretched, you must make a simple turn, and turn 90º to the right, with the brush remove the excess flour, stretch again with the roller and make a second simple turn.

Step 5. Enjoy

Wrap the package in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Then you will have to give between three and four more turns, and always remove the excess flour. However, from now on between rounds, you will only have to let it rest for 20 minutes. Then it will be ready to enjoy with your mixtures, it is delicious!

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