Easy Flaky Pastry (step-by-step guide)
This easy flaky pastry is buttery and delicious and is super simple to make. It's the perfect pastry for beginners.
Servings: 1 batch
Calories: 819kcal
Ingredients
- 225 g plain flour
- 175 g butter
- 125 ml chilled water
Instructions
- Important Preparation: Before you start - weigh out the butter, wrap it in foil and pop it in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up. This will make it easier to grate. At the same time, measure out the water and put it in the fridge to chill.
- Sieve the flour into a large bowl.
- Now grate the butter on top of the flour (I use a box grater for this)
- Use a spoon or palette knife to mix the butter into the flour, ensuring all the butter is coated. It should almost resemble breadcrumbs.
- Add half the water and mix it together. Then slowly add the remaining water stirring as you go. Finally, use your hands to bring it all together. It should leave the bowl clean but not be sticky. If it is too sticky, add a tablespoon of flour.
- Shape the pastry into a flat rectangle, place in a ziploc bag or wrap in plastic wrap and store in the fridge until needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 819kcal | Carbohydrates: 172g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 10mg