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flaky and buttery breakfast pastries with shortcut homemade dough

Flaky Buttery Pastries: A 4-Step Shortcut Success


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pastries 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Flaky and buttery breakfast pastries made with a shortcut homemade dough.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
  2. Add cold butter cubes and cut into the flour until crumbly.
  3. Gradually add cold water and mix until dough forms.
  4. Roll dough into a rectangle, fold into thirds, and chill for 30 minutes.
  5. Repeat rolling and folding twice more.
  6. Cut dough into desired shapes, fill, and bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.

Notes

  • Keep ingredients cold for flaky layers.
  • Chill dough between folds.
  • Use any filling you prefer.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pastry
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: flaky pastries, buttery breakfast, homemade dough, quick pastry recipe