Quick laminated pastry with flaky layers
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
0 min
Total Time
2 hr 30 min
Servings
8
1 lb pastry
Difficulty
Medium
Cost
Budget
$
Quick laminated pastry with flaky layers
A simplified puff pastry that delivers impressive flaky layers without the intensive traditional lamination process. Ready in about two hours with stunning results.
30m
Prep Time
0m
Cook Time
150m
Total Time
8
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
(Updated )
Rough puff pastry gives you 90% of the results of classic puff pastry with a fraction of the effort. Large butter pieces are folded into the dough in just a few turns, creating dozens of flaky layers.
Grate frozen butter on the large holes of a box grater. Toss with flour and salt, keeping everything cold.
Add ice water and lemon juice, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overwork.
Turn out onto a floured surface, pat into a rectangle, and fold in thirds like a letter.
Rotate 90 degrees and roll out again. Repeat the fold-and-roll process 3 more times total.
Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before rolling out and using.
Serve alongside a fresh baguette and salted butter
Pair with a crisp green salad with Dijon vinaigrette
Margarine works but the flavor and flakiness will not be as good
Both acids help keep the dough tender
Test Kitchen Pick
Vanilla Extract
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Shop vanilla extract for this recipeKeep the butter and dough cold at all times—if it gets warm, refrigerate for 15 minutes between folds.
Roll gently and evenly to maintain distinct butter layers throughout the dough.
Refrigerate wrapped for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw frozen pastry overnight in the fridge before using.
Per serving (45mg) · 8 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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