Classic Puff Pastry

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt together.

2. 2

   Cut 50g of the butter into small cubes and add to the flour mixture. Rub the butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs.

3. 3

   Make a well in the center and pour in the cold water. Mix until you have a rough dough.

4. 4

   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently to bring it together. Shape into a ball, wrap in cling film, and chill for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1cm thick.

6. 6

   Flatten the remaining 200g of butter into a rectangle that covers two-thirds of the dough.

7. 7

   Fold the uncovered third of the dough over the butter, then fold the remaining third on top, like folding a letter.

8. 8

   Turn the dough 90 degrees, roll it out again, and fold as before. Repeat this process three more times, chilling the dough for 20 minutes between each turn.

9. 9

   After the final fold, wrap the dough in cling film and chill for at least 1 hour before using.