Ian McAndrew

Puff Pastry

Preparation info

  • 1.25

    kg
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
A Feast of Fish 2
A Feast of Fish 2

By Ian McAndrew

Published 1999

  • About

The amount of water needed to make a paste will depend on the quality of flour used. Do not add all of the water at once; save a little and add a few more drops if it seems too dry.

Ingredients

  • 450 g/1 lb plain flour
  • 2 tsp salt

Method

Sieve the flour and form into a mound on the work surface. Make a well in the centre. Dissolve the salt in the water and pour into the centre of the well. Gradually mix together using your fingers. When the ingredients are thoroughly mixed, work the dough with the palms of your hands until completely smooth. Wrap the dough in a cloth or greaseproof paper and leave to rest in the refrigerator fo