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Shortcut Puff Pastry

This simple and quick Shortcut Puff Pastry recipe will have you walking right past the store-bought kind in the freezer aisle! Make it yourself, and enjoy flaky, puffy, homemade pastry today!

Shortcut Puff Pastry

Easy Puff Pastry

I have always wanted to try and make my own puff pastry, but the traditional method looks pretty intense. Make a big slab of butter? Nah. There’s got to be an easier way, right?

Turns out there IS! I’m not sure who came up with this genius method, but it is ALL over the internet. I couldn’t believe I hadn’t heard of it before, so whoever invented it – hats off to you.

This was my first try at making this quick puff pastry, and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this in the future for all of my recipes that call for puff pastry. It is much cheaper than the frozen variety, and this can be made in an hour!

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Shortcut Puff Pastry shopping list

Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here’s the list of items you’ll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

  • flour
  • butter
  • water

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How to make Shortcut Puff Pastry

This is just the overview so you can see what you’re actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

1

Cube

Cube your cold butter into small, uniform cubes.

2

Process

This recipe uses a food processor. Coat the butter in flour, put the floured butter and the rest of the flour into the food processor. Pulse 3-5 times.

Add water and pulse 3 more times.

puff pastry fixed-1

3

Fold

Use your hands and form the big mess into a long rectangle.

Fold one third of it over towards the center (use a bench scraper or a big spatula), then fold the other half over the top of that.

Turn the whole mess 90 degrees and do it all over again.

Do this for a total of 4 turns. Wrap it in plastic wrap and put it in the fridge for 45 minutes to an hour.

4

Third Verse, Same As The First!

Okay so that didn’t make sense, but basically, after it is chilled, using a rolling pin shape the dough into a rectangle and repeat the folding/turn process 3 more times.

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5

Bake

After the final “turn”, roll it out to about 1/2″ thickness and cut into your desired shapes. Bake at 400°F until puffed and lightly golden brown.

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Shortcut Puff Pastry
Yield: 16

Easy Puff Pastry

Easy Puff Pastry

Easy, quick puff pastry that performs and tastes like the traditional method!

Prep Time 40 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 1/4 sticks butter
  • 1/2 cup cold water

Instructions

  1. Cut up butter into small cubes. Coat in flour and put it and the rest of the flour into the food processor. Pulse 3-5 times.
  2. Add the water and pulse 3 more times.
  3. Dump out onto a lightly floured surface. Shape with your hands into a rectangle. Fold over in thirds, like a business letter. Turn 90 degrees and do another fold. Repeat two more times for a total of 4 turns. Chill for 45 minutes to an hour.
  4. Remove from fridge and place on lightly floured surface. Using a rolling pin this time, roll out into a rectangle and do three more turns folding over in thirds, turning 90 degrees,and repeating the process.
  5. After the 7th turn, roll out to about 1/2 inch in thick ness, cut out to desired shapes, and use according to your favorite recipe directions!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 221Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 148mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 2g

Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate. If you are tracking these things for medical purposes please consult an outside, trusted source. Thanks!

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Nicole Johnson

Nicole Johnson, a self-taught expert in grilling and outdoor cooking, launched Or Whatever You Do in 2010. Her blog, renowned for its comprehensive and creative outdoor cooking recipes, has garnered a vast audience of millions. Nicole's hands-on experience and passion for grilling shine through her work. Her husband, Jeremiah Johnson, also plays a pivotal role in recipe development, adding his culinary flair to the mix. Together, they form a dynamic duo, offering a rich and varied outdoor cooking experience to their followers.

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