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Easy Rough Puff Pastry

Jan 16, 2023 · 15 Comments

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An easy and quick puff pastry recipe with step-by-step instructions. In just a few hours you will have the perfect homemade dough for your sweet and savory dishes.

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The process to create puff pastry is made simple by following the proper procedures. I encourage anyone new to making this dough to watch my short YouTube video. The video is less than four minutes and following these steps will ensure you have the perfect outcome.

Ingredients

A total of four ingredients are needed to make this quick and easy rough puff pastry:

  • All-purpose flour
  • Ice water
  • Salt
  • Unsalted butter: the butter must be cold when creating this dough. If not, the butter may melt. Which means your creations will not have crispy pastry layers. This recipe uses a total of 12 ounces of butter. Prepare the butter as follows:
    • Grate 2 ounces of butter using a kitchen grater or chopping finely with a knife (the grated butter should resemble shredded cheese).
    • Chop the remaining 10 ounces of butter into cubes approximately ½".
flour and butter on table

Instructions

Time needed: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Procedure to make the pastry dough:

  1. Prepare the butter

    Cut 10 ounces (20 tablespoons) of cold butter into ½" cubes. Return butter cubes to refrigerator to keep cold. Using a cheese grater, grate the additional 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) of butter. Set aside or place in refrigerator if not using immediately.

  2. Make the salt water

    Add salt to a glass of cold water. Stir briefly to dissolve.

  3. Work grated butter into the flour

    Place flour in a mixing bowl. Add the grated butter. Press the butter between your fingers and thumbs - continue working until the mixture is powdery. grated butter in flour

  4. Added cubed butter to the flour

    Add butter cubes to the flour mixture. Toss to distribute evenly.whole pieces of butter in flour

  5. Add salted water to the flour/butter mixture

    Add salted water to the bowl. Mix gently with a rubber spatula.adding water to puff pastry

  6. Form and roll dough

    Pour dough out onto a floured surface. Lightly knead the dough until it begins to hold together. Sprinkle the dough with flour. Press down with your hands to form into a rectangle. Press and pound dough with a rolling pin to flatten further. Roll the dough until it is approximately ¼" thick and a 8" x 20" rectangle.begin rolling quick puff pastry dough

  7. Fold puff pastry

    Fold the top half of dough to to the middle (note: place dough in the fridge for 10 minutes if the butter begins melting)first easy puff pastry fold

  8. Continue folding

    Fold bottom half of the puff pastry to meet the first fold.

  9. Finish folding and refrigerate

    Fold over again to form 4 layers. Wrap the dough in plastic and place in refrigerator for 20 minutes. Note: this is referred to as the 'first fold.' finished fold for easy rough puff pastry

  10. Second fold

    Generously flour a work surface. Remove dough from the refrigerator and place on work surface. Turn the dough so the fold is on the left and the open flap on the right. Press and pound the dough with a rolling pin to flatten further. Roll the dough until it is approximately ¼" thick and a 8" x 20" rectangle. Again, fold both ends of the dough in towards the center. Fold over again to form 4 layers.

  11. Third (final) fold

    Turn the dough so the fold is on the left and the open flap on the right. One last time, repeat pressing and rolling dough to form another 8" x 20" rectangle. Again, fold both ends of the dough in towards the center. Fold over again to form 4 layers.

  12. Rest dough

    Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before using.

chocolate peanut butter puff pastry twists from dessertswithstephanie.com

Recipes with puff pastry

Puff pastry works well with sweet and savory dishes. Following are a few ideas for delicious desserts:

  • Chocolate peanut butter puff pastry twists
  • Apple hand pies
  • Chocolate filled pears in puff pastry

FAQs

What is puff pastry?

Puff pastry is a laminated pastry with alternating layers of butter and dough. It is light and flaky. Check out this article for an in-depth description.

What can I make with puff pastry?

The recipes you can make with puff pastry are endless! The dough may be used for sweet or savory items. I am a fan of puff pastry appetizers - check out the great recipes on this site for savory appetizers using puff pastry.

How to store puff pastry?

Dough may be kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days (wrap well in plastic). You may also freeze for up to 3 months.

Recipes with puff pastry

Check out the following recipes which use this puff pastry:

  • raspberry almond puff pastry twists
    Raspberry Almond Puff Pastry Twists
  • mini pies with apple slices and cinnamon
    Mini Apple Hand Pies in Puff Pastry
  • apple frangipane pies in mini cast iron skillets
    Apple Walnut Frangipane in Puff Pastry
  • apple cinnamon cream cheese tart in puff pastry
    Apple Cream Cheese Tart with Walnuts

📋 Recipe

quick puff pastry

Rough Puff Pastry Recipe

An easy and quick puff pastry recipe with step-by-step instructions.
5 from 28 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Resting Time 2 hours hrs
Total Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 3801 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Rolling Pin
  • Bowls, measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 Cups all-purpose flour plus extra for rolling out dough
  • 1 ¼ Cups unsalted, cold butter (cut into ½ cubes)
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted, cold butter (grated)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Cup ice water

Instructions
 

  • Cut 1 ¼ cup (20 tablespoons) of the cold butter into ½" cubes. Return butter cubes to refrigerator to keep cold.
  • Using a cheese grater, grate the additional 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) of butter. Set aside.
  • Add salt to the cold water. Stir to dissolve the salt.
  • Place flour in a mixing bowl. Add the grated butter. Press the butter between your fingers and thumbs - continue working until the mixture is powdery.
  • Add butter cubes to the flour mixture. Toss to distribute evenly.
  • Add water/salt to the bowl. Mix gently with a rubber spatula.
  • Pour the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead dough lightly until it begins to hold together.
  • Sprinkle dough with flour. Press down with your hand to form into a rectangle.
  • Press and pound dough with a rolling pin to flatten further. Roll over the dough with the rolling pin until it is approximately ¼" thick and a 8" x 20" rectangle.
  • Fold both ends of the dough in towards the center. Fold over again to form 4 layers.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic and place in refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator and unwrap. Turn the dough so the fold is on the left and the open flap on the right.
  • Repeat pressing and rolling dough to form another 8" x 20" rectangle. Again, fold both ends of the dough in towards the center. Fold over again to form 4 layers.
  • One last time, repeat pressing and rolling dough to form another 8" x 20" rectangle. Again, fold both ends of the dough in towards the center. Fold over again to form 4 layers.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before using.

Notes

  • Keep butter cold at all times when making this puff pastry recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 3801kcalCarbohydrates: 286gProtein: 42gFat: 279gSaturated Fat: 175gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 72gTrans Fat: 11gCholesterol: 730mgSodium: 4529mgPotassium: 483mgFiber: 10gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 8490IUCalcium: 146mgIron: 17mg
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Comments

  1. Ben says

    July 16, 2024 at 12:25 pm

    5 stars
    I love this simpler, rustic version of puff pastry. I tried making the fancy kind before, and it was a nightmare. This is fantastic!

    Reply
  2. Monidipa Dutta says

    October 19, 2023 at 7:13 am

    5 stars
    Your rough puff pastry recipe is a winner! The step-by-step instructions were easy to follow, and the results were flaky, golden perfection. Thanks for sharing this delightful, foolproof recipe. I can't wait to make it again!

    Reply
  3. Conchetta says

    September 11, 2023 at 9:22 pm

    5 stars
    I buy so much pre-made puff pastry. This is the recipe I have been needing! Came out great- Ty

    Reply
  4. Katie says

    September 11, 2023 at 2:36 pm

    5 stars
    I've been looking for a great homemade puff pastry recipe for so long and I think I finally found it! This was absolutely perfect, 10/10!

    Reply
    • dessertswithstephanie says

      September 11, 2023 at 2:38 pm

      Katie, thank you for your feedback! So pleased the recipe worked well for you.

      Reply
  5. Catherine Poitras says

    September 11, 2023 at 2:26 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you! You made puff pastry easy with this recipe! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Mina says

    April 24, 2023 at 3:07 pm

    5 stars
    Flaky, light, and absolutely tasty! These puff pastries are to die for!

    Reply
    • dessertswithstephanie says

      April 25, 2023 at 12:28 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for your feedback on the puff pastry dough.

      Reply
  7. Lindsay says

    April 19, 2023 at 4:39 pm

    5 stars
    I LOVE being able to make my own puff pastry, thanks for the perfect recipe!

    Reply
  8. Andréa Janssen says

    April 19, 2023 at 1:47 pm

    5 stars
    The most delicious puff pastry was this homemade version! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • dessertswithstephanie says

      April 19, 2023 at 2:15 pm

      5 stars
      Hello Andrea, thank you for your feedback on the puff pastry recipe!

      Reply
  9. Elizabeth says

    April 19, 2023 at 1:19 pm

    5 stars
    Love a good puff pastry! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  10. Janice S says

    April 08, 2023 at 8:12 pm

    5 stars
    This was my first time making puff pastry. It turned out great. It was less work than I thought.

    Reply
    • dessertswithstephanie says

      April 08, 2023 at 8:14 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for letting me know. So happy it turned out good for you.

      Reply
  11. Susan says

    February 08, 2023 at 2:22 pm

    5 stars
    I love a light, flaky pastry! Looks like I’m making apple dumplings this weekend with this recipe!

    Reply
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