Quick and Easy Puff Pastry or Bladerdeeg
Master the art of homemade puff pastry with this *Quick and Easy Puff Pastry (Bladerdeeg)* recipe, a foolproof method designed for both novice and experienced bakers. With just five simple ingredients—flour, butter, water, salt, and a hint of acidity from lemon juice or vinegar—this recipe skips complicated techniques while delivering incredibly flaky and buttery layers. Ready in under 15 minutes of hands-on prep, this laminated dough only requires a few folds to achieve its signature puff, making it perfect for sweet or savory creations like pies, tarts, or turnovers. Plus, it’s freezable, meaning you can always have artisanal puff pastry on hand when inspiration strikes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 200 grams Cold unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
- 120 milliliters Cold water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice or white vinegar
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour and salt until well combined.
Add the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture. Using your fingertips, pastry cutter, or two knives, lightly mix and press the butter into the flour until the butter pieces are roughly the size of small peas. Be careful not to overwork the butter—it should remain cold and in chunks.
In a small bowl or measuring jug, mix the cold water and lemon juice (or white vinegar). Gradually add this liquid to the flour-butter mixture, a little at a time. Use a fork to gently combine until a shaggy dough begins to form.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently gather it together and press it into a rough rectangle shape. Do not knead—this helps maintain the butter layers.
Roll the dough out into a long rectangle, approximately 30x15 cm (12x6 inches). Fold the top third of the dough down towards the center, then fold the bottom third up over the first fold (like folding a letter). Rotate the dough 90 degrees.
Repeat the rolling and folding process five more times, chilling the dough in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes after every two folds to keep the butter firm.
Once you’ve completed the folds, wrap the pastry in cling film or parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using. This step ensures the dough is firm and ready for baking.
Use the puff pastry as desired for pies, tarts, turnovers, or any recipe requiring puff pastry. Bake according to your specific recipe instructions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2368 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 166.7 g | 214% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.7 g | 524% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 443 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 2383 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.1 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 27.3 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 316 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
