Danish Puff Pastry
A delightful Danish Puff Pastry with flaky layers and buttery flavor, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (113 g)
- 2 tablespoon cold water
Instructions
- Place cold, cubed butter in a mixing bowl.
- Add all-purpose flour and mix with a pastry cutter or fork until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Fold the dough into thirds like a letter and roll it out again. Repeat this process three times.
- Wrap dough and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes.
- Add fillings such as cream cheese, fruit preserves, or savory ingredients.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
Notes
Use very cold ingredients for a flaky texture. Chill the dough at intervals to maintain its layers.