Easy Puff Pastry Guide
Master flaky, golden pastry at home with this simple step-by-step guide—perfect for sweet or savory creations in under an hour.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes (including thawing and filling)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Baking
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed (keep cold until ready)
1 large egg (for egg wash)
1 tbsp water (to mix with egg)
1 cup savory or sweet fillings (cheese, vegetables, or meats)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Thaw: Let puff pastry thaw in the fridge until pliable but still cold.
Prep: Lightly flour your surface and rolling pin to prevent sticking.
Roll: Roll the pastry gently and evenly to preserve the buttery layers.
Cut: Use a sharp knife to cut clean edges that will puff properly.
Fill: Add a small amount of your chosen filling and seal edges well with a fork.
Wash: Mix egg with water and brush over the pastry tops for a golden finish.
Bake: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–25 minutes or until puffed and deeply golden.
Notes
Keep pastry cold until ready to bake—warm dough won’t puff as well.
Don’t overfill or the pastry may burst open.
Customize with sweet fillings like fruit compote or savory options like cheese and spinach.
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