French Pastry Perfection

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Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 cup ice water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Mix the flour and salt in a bowl.
2. Add the cold, cubed butter and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add ice water and mix until the dough comes together.
4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
5. Roll out the dough and fold it into thirds, then refrigerate for another hour.
6. Repeat the folding and chilling process twice more.
7. Roll out the dough and use it to make your favorite French pastries.

Prep Time: 2 hours

Yield: 12 pastries

Indulge in the flaky, buttery goodness of French pastries with this easy-to-follow recipe. Whether you’re making croissants, palmiers, or pain au chocolat, this versatile pastry dough is your ticket to French pastry perfection.

Nutrition information: Calories per serving – 200, Fat – 12g, Carbohydrates – 20g, Protein – 2g

Picture yourself enjoying a warm, freshly baked croissant with a steaming cup of café au lait in a quaint Parisian café. The buttery layers melt in your mouth, and you savor every bite. French pastry perfection is not just about taste; it’s about the experience, the tradition, and the love that goes into crafting these exquisite treats. With this recipe, you can bring a taste of France into your own kitchen and share the magic of French pastries with your loved ones. Bon appétit!