Reverse puff pastry

Reverse puff pastry is a intermediate French recipe that serves 4. 800 calories per serving. Recipe by Once Upon a Time Pastry on YouTube.

Prep: 5 hrs 25 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 5 hrs 45 min

Cost: $7.10 total, $1.78 per serving

Ingredients

  • 500 g T55 Flour (For the dough)
  • 250 g Melted butter (84% fat) (For the dough, melted then slightly cooled)
  • 200 ml Warm water (About 30 °C)
  • 15 ml White vinegar (1 tablespoon)
  • 5 g Fleur de sel (1 teaspoon)
  • 250 g Butter (84% fat) for the butter block (Very cold butter, ideally 84% fat)
  • 250 g T45 Flour (For the butter block, makes the pastry lighter)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough

    In the mixer bowl, combine the fleur de sel, vinegar, and warm water. Add the cooled melted butter, then the T55 flour. Mix on low speed until a homogeneous dough forms, without overworking.

    Time: PT10M

  2. Form the dough

    Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 25 × 15 cm and 2‑3 cm thick. Set aside on the work surface.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Prepare the butter block

    In another bowl, work the very cold butter with the T45 flour until a pliable, homogeneous paste forms.

    Time: PT5M

  4. Roll out the butter block

    Roll out the butter block into a rectangle twice the size of the dough (about 50 × 30 cm). Shape a neat rectangle with the pastry scraper.

    Time: PT5M

  5. Wrap and rest

    Wrap the dough with the butter block, form a tightly sealed package, cover with cling film and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

    Time: PT30M

    Temperature: 4°C

  6. First double turn

    On a floured surface, roll the dough to about 1 cm thickness. Fold the two sides toward the center leaving 1 cm between them, then fold the outer sides over the center (letter fold). Shape a neat rectangle, remove excess flour.

    Time: PT10M

  7. Rest after first turn

    Wrap again in cling film and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

    Time: PT2H

    Temperature: 4°C

  8. Second double turn

    Repeat the rolling (press with the roller first) then the letter fold as in the first turn.

    Time: PT10M

  9. Rest after second turn

    Wrap and refrigerate for an additional 2 hours.

    Time: PT2H

    Temperature: 4°C

  10. Final single turn

    Roll the dough one last time, pressing with the roller. Fold the first third under the second third (single turn). The dough is ready to be cut into galettes.

    Time: PT10M

  11. Cut the galettes

    Divide the dough into 4 disks of 24 cm diameter (or 2 galettes of 24 cm). Use a sharp knife or a pastry cutter.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
800
Protein
10 g
Carbohydrates
100 g
Fat
45 g
Fiber
5 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, high-fiber

Allergens: Gluten, Lait

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Reverse puff pastry

Recipe by Once Upon a Time Pastry

A reverse puff pastry where the butter wraps the dough, giving a very risen and crispy flaky layer, ideal for 24 cm galettes. The recipe includes the dough, the butter block, three turns (two double turns and one single turn) with resting times in the fridge.

IntermediateFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
5h 30m
Prep
0m
Cook
40m
Cleanup
6h 10m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$7.10
Total cost
$1.78
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Ensure the butter and dough are at the same temperature (18‑19 °C) before wrapping
  • Observe the refrigeration resting times (30 min, 2 h, 2 h)
  • Do not overwork the dough during the initial mixing
  • Use the roller press technique so the butter stays incorporated

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful with hot melted butter when preparing the dough
  • Use a sharp knife to avoid slips
  • Do not leave the dough at room temperature too long to avoid bacterial growth

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