makes
400 g
prep
30 minutes
difficulty
Mid
makes
400 g
serves
preparation
30
minutes
difficulty
Mid
level
Ingredients
- 300 g plain flour
- pinch of salt
- 50 g chilled butter
- 120 g frozen butter
- 3-5 tbsp water
Resting time: 30 minutes
Instructions
1. Mix the flour and salt together. Rub in the 50 g of chilled butter. Gradually add enough water to form a dough.
2. Roll the dough into a rectangle. Grate 60 g of frozen butter over the bottom two thirds of the dough. Fold down the top third and fold up the top third as if folding a letter.
3. Turn 90 degrees and roll out again. Repeat, adding the remaining frozen butter and folding as before.
4. Rest in the fridge for 30 minutes before using.
Cook's Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
