Puff Pastry Perfection
How to Make It
Step 1
Work with one sheet of pastry at a time, keeping others refrigerated.
Step 2
Unroll pastry on a lightly floured board, countertop, or pastry cloth.
Step 3
Handle pastry as little as possible to ensure flakiness.
Step 4
Cut with a sharp knife, pastry wheel, or pizza cutter.
Step 5
Seal filled pastries by brushing a water-and-egg mixture on inside edges before pressing together.
Step 6
Preheat the oven. Puff pastry needs high heat to release the steam that causes it to rise properly.
Step 7
Line baking sheets with parchment paper for even browning and easier cleanup.
Step 8
Always reheat pastry in an oven; microwaves yield soggy results.
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