Easy Puff Pastry

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped butter and mix with a pastry cutter until the mixture is crumbly.

Step 3

Slowly add the ice water, mixing until the dough comes together.

Step 4

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.

Step 5

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

Step 6

Remove from the refrigerator and roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 7

Fold the rectangle in thirds like a letter, then rotate the dough 90 degrees and roll out again into a rectangle.

Step 8

Fold in thirds again, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.

Step 9

Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times to create the layers in the puff pastry.

Step 10

The puff pastry can now be used in a variety of dishes, both sweet and savory.