Yeast-free puff pastry

6 servings

300 minutes

Yeast-free puff pastry is the foundation of many European culinary masterpieces, from exquisite croissants to crispy pastries. Its history dates back centuries, where bakers sought ways to create a light, airy structure without using yeast. The main secret is the layering achieved by carefully alternating dough and chilled butter. The flavor of this pastry is rich with delicate buttery notes, and its texture is flaky and crisp. It is perfect for making both sweet and savory dishes: from fruit pies to cheese snacks. Due to its versatility and lightness, yeast-free puff pastry remains a classic of European cuisine, inspiring the creation of new gastronomic masterpieces.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 535.7
• Proteins: 7.1g
• Fats: 35.1g
• Carbohydrates: 46.3g

Ingredients

• Butter: 250 g
• Water: 200 ml
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Table vinegar: 1 tsp
• Premium wheat flour: 400 g

Cooking steps

1. Melt 75 g of butter in a water bath;

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 250 g

2. Dissolve salt and vinegar in water and place it in the refrigerator;

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 1 teaspoon
   • Table vinegar: 1 teaspoon

3. Put the melted butter in the refrigerator

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 250 g

4. Sift the flour

   Required ingredients:

   • Premium wheat flour: 400 g

5. In a bowl, mix flour, cold water, and cooled melted butter;

   Required ingredients:

   • Premium wheat flour: 400 g
   • Water: 200 ml
   • Butter: 250 g

6. Knead the dough, cover it with a towel, and place it in a cool place for 30 minutes;

7. Cut the remaining butter (it should be cold but not frozen) into small cubes and mash it in a bowl with a wooden spoon, ensuring the butter doesn't melt; place the butter in the refrigerator for 10 minutes;

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 250 g

8. After 30 minutes, sprinkle the table with flour and roll the dough into a square about 5 mm thick;

   Required ingredients:

   • Premium wheat flour: 400 g

9. Place butter in the center of the square and fold the edges of the dough to the center; it should form a square; fold in half, cover with a towel, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 250 g

10. After an hour, roll the dough into a rectangle again, fold it into three parts, and place it in the refrigerator for an hour;

11. After an hour, take the dough out of the refrigerator again, roll it out, fold it into three parts, and put it in the refrigerator for an hour;

12. After an hour, roll out the dough one last time, fold it into three parts, and it can be used to make various products! The dough is ready!