Handmade Puff Pastry (Rough Puff Method) Recipe
Learn how to make your own flaky and buttery puff pastry using the rough puff method. This handmade puff pastry recipe is easier than the traditional method but yields equally delicious results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 1 sheet of puff pastry 1x
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 and 1/3 cups (166g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (1.5 sticks; 170g) unsalted butter, very cold and cubed
- 6–8 Tablespoons (90-120ml) ice cold water
Instructions
- Make the dough – Whisk the flour, sugar, and salt together. Add cold cubed butter and combine without breaking down the butter too much. Add ice cold water gradually until dough forms a clump.
- 1st refrigeration – Refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Roll & Fold – Roll out dough, fold into thirds, and repeat the process 6 times.
- 2nd Refrigeration – Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes and up to 24 hours before using.
Notes
- Ensure butter is very cold for flakiness.
- Rest dough as needed for easier rolling.
- Use additional flour to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (prepared dough)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Puff Pastry, Rough Puff Method, Homemade Pastry
