Classic Puff Pastry

Ingredients

• 1 lb butter
• 1 ¼ lb sifted flour
• cold water

Method

1. 1 Wash 1 lb butter in cold water, squeeze dry, and divide into 8 equal parts.
2. 2 Mix 1 part butter with flour, adding just enough water to moisten. Roll out.
3. 3 Spread a second portion of butter on the dough, flour it, fold, and roll out again.
4. 4 Repeat folding and rolling, adding one butter portion each time until all 8 are used.
5. 5 Chill the paste in a cold place for several hours or overnight.
6. 6 Roll out once more before using. Work quickly to keep the butter cold.