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Quick homemade puff pastry
Learn how to make an ultra‑quick homemade puff pastry, without long resting time, ideal for king cakes or any of your flaky pastries. Ludo's method uses a simple détrempe, a butter block and only three turns (1 single + 2 double) to achieve a crispy and light lamination.
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Critical Success Points
- • Do not over‑work the détrempe to avoid excessive gluten development.
- • Strictly observe the cold resting times between each turn.
- • Ensure the butter remains completely sealed inside the dough during the turns.
Safety Warnings
- • Handling very cold butter can make the dough fragile; work on a stable surface.
- • Be careful with the knife or dough cutter to avoid cuts.
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