How to Make Gluten-Free Puff Pastry in 7 Simple Steps
Discover a simple and foolproof recipe to make your own gluten-free puff pastry, ideal for adding a crisp, flaky texture to your sweet and savory creations.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups Gluten-Free Flour Blend plus extra for dusting
- 2 teaspoons Xanthan Gum if not included in flour blend
- 1.5 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 8 tablespoons Unsalted Butter diced and very cold
- 1 cup Ice Water
- 2 cups Unsalted Butter very cold, for Butter Block
- 1 cup Gluten-Free Flour Blend for Butter Block
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, mix gluten-free flour, xanthan gum, and salt.
- Add diced butter to the mixture and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water until the dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and chill for at least an hour.
- For the butter block, roll cold butter in some flour until integrated.
- Encapsulate the butter block within rolled out dough and begin turns.
- Complete six turns, refrigerating between each turn to ensure dough stays cold.
Notes
Makes 6 sheets of puff pastry. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.