Quick Puff Pastry (No Folding, No Machine)

Quick Puff Pastry (No Folding, No Machine)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (225 g) very cold butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) ice-cold water (approx.)

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Instructions:

1. Grate the butter
   Freeze butter for 20–30 minutes. Grate it using a box grater.
2. Mix dry ingredients
   In a bowl, combine flour and salt.
3. Add butter
   Toss grated butter into the flour gently. Do not knead — you want visible butter pieces.
4. Add water
   Slowly add ice water, mixing lightly with a fork just until dough comes together.
5. Shape & chill
   Form into a rough rectangle. Wrap and refrigerate 30–45 minutes.
6. Roll & use
   Roll out on a floured surface. Fold in half once (optional), roll again — then use as needed.

Bake at 375–400°F (190–200°C) depending on your recipe.

Fast, flaky, buttery layers without traditional lamination.