QUICK PUFF PASTRY in 5 minutes, clever recipe perfect for sweet and savory, idea for cakes, pastries, sweet and savory rolls, croissants to fill.
How much I love quick homemade puff pastry! It’s a very old recipe, about 12 years ago, that I like to remake every now and then especially when I want to add more flavor to my sweet and savory dishes.
It really takes 5 minutes or a little more to prepare, and it’s a brilliant idea if you like to make puff pastry at home but don’t have much time for the traditional method. Classic puff pastry requires resting times and a slightly different process, but this quick puff pastry is very simple and accessible to everyone.
Follow me in the kitchen, today we have the super clever quick homemade puff pastry.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 250 g
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 pinch salt
- 4.4 oz butter
- 1 cup ricotta
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Steps
Put the ricotta and cold butter in a bowl and work with a fork.
Add the salt and flour and continue to work with the fork until you get a crumbly mixture.
Place the crumbs on plastic wrap and form into a sort of block, wrap it and put in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
After the time has elapsed, take the block and place it on a floured surface. Do not remove it from the plastic wrap if there are many crumbs; in that case, compact it a little with your hands.
Take a short side and bring it towards the center, then cover with the other short side, using the plastic wrap if needed.
Dust with flour and flatten with the rolling pin or your hands and repeat the folding process, bringing the short side over the dough and covering with the other short side.
During these steps, the dough becomes smoother.
Repeat everything again, roll out with the rolling pin and make the third round of folds, without needing to refrigerate between each fold.
When you have finished the third round, wrap the block in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes before using it.
You can store it in the freezer or fridge for about 3-5 days.
Bon appetit
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Super Clever Quick Homemade Puff Pastry
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Super Clever Quick Homemade Puff Pastry
How long should the quick puff pastry rest?
The quick puff pastry should have a first rest from a minimum of 30 minutes up to overnight if you prefer, and a second rest of 30 minutes.
What is the difference between the quick and traditional version?
There are some substantial differences; the traditional version is made with flour and butter and requires a 15-minute rest between each round of folds. The quick version, after an initial rest, is made with 3 rounds of folds one after the other and then rests in the fridge.
What can I prepare?
Anything you usually make with the classic ready-made puff pastry.
How do I replace ricotta?
You can use Philadelphia, which is the original cheese in the recipe.
