How to Make Puff Pastry from Scratch (Better Than Store-Bought!)

Puff pastry is one of the most magical doughs in the world—flaky, buttery, and endlessly versatile! 🥐 Whether you're making croissants, tarts, or savory delights like Beef Wellington, mastering homemade puff pastry will take your baking to the next level.

In this step-by-step tutorial, I'll break down the classic German-style puff pastry technique, using six simple folds to create delicate, crispy layers. No special tools required—just flour, butter, water, and a bit of patience! Plus, stay until the end for a quick and easy puff pastry croissant recipe!

🎬 In This Video, You’ll Learn:
✅ The secrets to making perfect puff pastry from scratch
✅ The best way to laminate butter into your dough
✅ How to avoid common puff pastry mistakes
✅ A super simple way to make delicious homemade croissants

💡 Why Make Your Own Puff Pastry?
Store-bought puff pastry is convenient, but nothing compares to the rich, buttery taste of homemade! And once you’ve made it yourself, you’ll never look back.

📝 Full Recipe (500g / 1.1 lb Dough):

250g (8.8 oz) flour
1 tsp salt
190g (6.7 oz) cold butter
125ml (4.2 fl oz) ice-cold water

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Chapter:

00:00 - Intro: Why Make Puff Pastry?
01:08 - What You’ll Need & Preparations
02:43 - Preparing the Basic Dough
03:47 - Rolling out the Dough
04:06 - How to temper Butter for Perfect Layers
04:47 - Wrapping the Butter in the Dough
05:25 - Starting the Folding Process (Lamination)
07:00 - Resting & More Folding Rounds
09:20 - Final Puff Pastry Dough – Ready to Use!
09:55 - Quick Puff Pastry Croissants!
13:23 - Final Tips & Outro

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