Cooking Tricks: How To Make The Perfect Puff Pastry

We are usually used to buying the puff pastry, but today we are going to make our own homemade puff pastry. It is somewhat laborious, but it comes out much richer than the purchased one.
It is not so complicated to make it, because we will only need basic ingredients that we have at home, and the most important thing is that the dough is light and fluffy so that we can work it perfectly.

It is essential that we work in a cool environment in the kitchen so that it does not dry out.

I love how they look with the Palmeritas De Hojaldre or with the salty spirals. Because this homemade puff pastry gives them a very particular and delicious flavor.

Tricks to make the puff pastry perfect for you

• Always use quality ingredients, like butter and flour
• It is important that put the dough very cold in the very hot oven so that in this way, the dough rises and the butter melts so that it is a soft and fluffy dough
• If you are going to let the puff pastry rest longer, so that it does not dry out, cover with cling film

How to make filled puff pastry

Once you have made your homemade puff pastry, now you can fill it. There are thousands of ideas to shape a the fastest and easiest recipe. But for the vast majority, you need a couple of puff pastry sheets. One of them will be the base and with the other we will cover our filling. So, to begin we are going to work the first one, spreading it on our work table. We will help each other with a rolling pin.

But be careful that it is not too thin. When the filling we have chosen is somewhat consistent, the puff pastry should be a bit thick to prevent it from breaking. This filling will be placed well distributed throughout the sheet, but always leaving a small space as an edge. We are going to moisten these edges with water and place the new puff pastry sheet on top. We press lightly so that it is closed and that's it.

Puff pastry with chocolate

One of the star ingredients in our kitchen is chocolate. Few people are the ones who can refuse it. So if you want to succeed with a economic recipe, nothing like making chocolate puff pastry. In addition, the combination of both will leave us a pleasant sensation on our palate. Come on, we will not be able to resist the temptation. One of those that always triumph is the chocolate croissants. To do this, you need a little nutella or cocoa cream with hazelnuts. But you can also go for the classic chocolate bar. In this way, placing it between two sheets and cutting some strips to make a kind of braiding, you will finish a colorful and tasty recipe. What more could you want?.

Apple puff pastry

As the variety is the taste, instead of so much chocolate, we are going to opt for another of the basic ingredients: the apple. In this case, we will prepare a apple puff pastry that will undoubtedly be as fast as the previous ones. In this case, you have several options. One of them is to put a puff pastry sheet in the oven for a few minutes. Then, add a pastry cream and cover it with sliced ​​apples. But you also have the option of filling the puff pastry. In what way? Well, making a applesauce. As you already know, it is about cooking the apple with water, sugar and a few drops of lemon. As a final result we will have a kind of consistent porridge that will be our special filling.

Puff pastry brands to buy

When we do not have time to make our homemade products, it is best trust the brands that we will find in supermarkets. You have the option of frozen and fresh dough. Without a doubt, to keep in mind depending on when we are going to make the recipes. Although there are big names behind the puff pastry brands, I have to say that the one sold in the DIA supermarket or the one from Lidl are one of my favorites.

• Buitoni dough: One of the most advisable, since with it you will obtain a very crunchy and delicious result. Yes, it is a bit more expensive than other brands but it is worth it.
• belbake: As I have mentioned before, this is the Lidl puff pastry. Nothing to envy to the previous one and of course, with a much better price. Perhaps the only somewhat negative thing is that its shape is round and not rectangular. So, you just have to couple the recipes to it.
• Rana: If you want a thin dough and also in a round shape, this is yours. Although it must be said that it swells up quite a bit once in the oven. But there is nothing to be afraid of because the result is very good.
• House Tarradellas: It is not one of the most expensive and also with this brand we will obtain good results. Although it has a somewhat stronger flavor than other brands. But that depends on the tastes of each one.

Puff pastry recipes

Once again, you have to remember that the puff pastry supports many ingredients. The combinations can be almost endless. Not only for desserts, but also for appetizers and the first courses on your menu.

• Savory recipes with puff pastry: For those family snacks, nothing like some healthy salty recipes with puff pastry. You can do a kind of Patty, with two sheets of puff pastry and a filling that can range from minced meat to tuna. With this last ingredient we are left to make some salty puff pastry rolls. You just have to fill the puff pastry, but in this case, screw it on and cut small portions of it. What do you think of some rich sausage skewers? Well, it is also an idea to surprise your guests. Wrap the sausages in a sheet of puff pastry and cut small pieces to place them on a toothpick.
• Sweet recipes with puff pastry: Sweets are also the best complement to our menu. If you do not have anything prepared and guests arrive, we propose this puff pastry with jam and a soft touch of chocolate. For a more colorful dessert, we advise you to opt for the pineapple flowers and puff pastry. A healthy way to indulge yourself. What do you think of these ideas for your next meeting with friends?