Homemade Puff Pastry (Laminate Dough with Retro Sheeter)

Recipe by Leonel Maxlhaieie

Learn how to make classic French puff pastry at home using a retro dough sheeter. This step‑by‑step guide covers butter preparation, dough lamination, double folds, resting times, and tips for perfect buttery layers. No bakery required – just a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience.

MediumFrenchServes 20

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Source Video
3h 55m
Prep
0m
Cook
28m
Cleanup
4h 23m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$8.00
Per serving:$0.40

Critical Success Points

  • Keeping the butter cold but pliable before lamination.
  • Enclosing the butter completely with dough without tearing.
  • Executing the double fold correctly to create distinct layers.
  • Respecting the resting times (1 h then 2 h) to allow gluten relaxation.

Safety Warnings

  • The sheeter rollers spin quickly – keep fingers clear and use a push‑through guard if available.
  • Do not let butter become too warm; melted butter will leak and ruin layers.
  • Use a sharp bench scraper to avoid slipping and cutting yourself.

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