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2 1/2 cups flour Recipe

2 1/2 cups flour Recipe

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Learn how to make homemade puff pastry dough with just 3 simple ingredients. This easy recipe yields a flaky, buttery pastry that’s perfect for sweet and savory treats.

Ingredients

Ingredients for Puff Pastry Dough:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 & 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 2/3 cup ice cold water

Ingredients for Homemade Pie Crust:

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 6 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/2 tsp sugar

Instructions

  1. Slice the butter: Cut the butter into cubes and chill in the fridge.
  2. Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, mix flour and water. Add chilled butter to the flour mixture and combine to form a dough.
  3. Roll the dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface. Roll it out into a rectangle, fold it into thirds, and roll it out again. Repeat the folding and rolling process a few times until the dough is smooth and uniform.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is cold for a flaky pastry.
  • Adjust the amount of flour as needed to prevent stickiness.

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