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Lucy

Homemade Gluten-Free Puff Pastry

This Homemade Gluten-Free Puff Pastry is the perfect solution for those craving buttery, flaky layers without the gluten. Using a combination of gluten-free flours and xanthan gum, this versatile pastry dough can be used for everything from sweet desserts to savory pies. With step-by-step instructions, you’ll master the art of gluten-free puff pastry in no time!
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Pastry Dough:
  • 2 cups gluten-free flour blend with a mix of rice flour, tapioca starch, and potato starch
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter or plant-based butter for a dairy-free option, cubed
  • 6 –8 tablespoons cold water
  • Extra gluten-free flour for dusting

Method
 

Mix the Dry Ingredients:
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, xanthan gum, and salt.
Incorporate the Butter:
  1. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some larger pea-sized chunks.
Add Water to Form Dough:
  1. Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, while mixing gently. Stop adding water once the dough comes together but isn’t sticky. Avoid overworking the dough.
Roll and Fold the Dough:
  1. Lightly dust a clean surface with gluten-free flour. Roll the dough into a rectangle.
  2. Fold the dough into thirds like a letter. Turn the dough 90 degrees, then roll it out again into a rectangle.
  3. Repeat the folding and rolling process 4–6 times, refrigerating the dough for 20 minutes between each roll to keep the butter cold.
Chill the Dough:
  1. Wrap the folded dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, before using.

Notes

  • Variations: Add a teaspoon of sugar to the dough for dessert recipes or fresh herbs for savory dishes.
  • Troubleshooting: If the dough becomes too soft to handle, refrigerate it for 15–20 minutes before continuing.
Enjoy the satisfaction of creating your own gluten-free puff pastry, perfect for elevating any recipe! Let me know if you'd like recipes for specific dishes to use with this pastry. 😊