Quick Puff Pastry

Serious pastry enthusiasts may wince at this laid-back recipe for making puff pastry, but it is meant for the everyday baker. This pared-down version can be made in minutes instead of hours, yet it’s still flaky and delicious and works anytime pastry dough is called for in this book. (I’d recommend using it for the pasties or the Cranberry & Pear Turnover Breakfast Bake.)