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    Vegan Rough Puff Pastry

    Mar 24, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links · 29 Comments

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    An easy recipe for homemade vegan rough puff pastry! Flour, butter, salt, and water, that’s all you need to make this rough puff pastry recipe! Suitable to use for savory or sweet recipes calling for puff pastry!

    vegan puff pastry on a wooden board

    Say goodbye to store-bought puff pastry, we don’t need you anymore! This recipe is, in fact, so easy to make with only a few ingredients, and homemade dough always comes with better quality, taste, and freshness than the one from the supermarket.

    What Is Roug Puff Pastry?

    It’s the cheater version of classic puff pastry. Fun aside! Rough Puff Pastry is as delicious as its original but much easier to prepare. The downside is that it comes with fewer layers, but you most probably won’t even recognize this once baked.

    homemade puff pastry on a wooden board

    A regular puff pastry is made with lots of different layers: Doug, butter, dough, butter, and so on. This is a somewhat difficult procedure which takes up lots of time and practice to manage.

    If you aren’t a baking pro but still want to prepare a homemade puff pastry, go with this cheater version. You can use it the same way as the classic one for all your favorite vegan puff pastry recipes!

    All you need is flour, butter, salt, and water. Plus, a stand mixer and a rolling pin. You can also use a food processor with the dough hook attached.

    Vegan Puff Pastry

    Besides the advantages I already mentioned, homemade puff pastry comes with another plus. You can make sure it’s 100% vegan! This is only applicable if you are following a plant-based diet with no dairy allowed (whether by choice or allergies).

    vegan rough puff pastry on a board next to a rolling pin

    Not all store-bought puff pastry sheets are vegan, as some are made with regular butter, which contains dairy. In case you still prefer to buy it (sometimes there is just no time to make it from scratch), please make sure to check the label of ingredients before adding it to your basket.

    It’s totally ok if you prefer to make this recipe using regular butter if you aren’t following a vegan diet. The measurements listed in the recipes card are the same if using regular or plant-based butter.

    Make sure you use a vegan butter which is hard when cold (same consistency than regular butter) and not the one which is soft like margarine. If you are unsure what to buy, go with Earth Balance Vegetable Oil Buttery Sticks!

    Now, let me show you how to make this puff pastry from scratch!

    3 layered vegan pastry on a board next to flour and a rolling pin

    Two Simple Rules To Stick To

    1. Always work with cold dough and cold butter (plant-based)! 
    2. Don’t overwork/over-knead your dough!

    Rough Puff Pastry Recipe

    → Check out the recipe video! You can see how to make this dough in less than a minute!

    This step-by-step guide will help you along the way – definitely recommended if you’re a new cook!

    The exact quantities and everything else you need to know for the recipe can be found in the recipe card below.

    Ingredients you need:

    • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ½ cup (1 stick) (113 g) vegan butter, cold, in pieces → VEGETARIAN: use regular butter
    • 3 tbsp ice water

    Before we start, make sure to work with cold butter and ice water!

    ingredients for homemade puff pastry
    • Mix all-purpose flour and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the cold butter in pieces and mix on low speed, with the flat beater attached, until it resembles coarse crumbs.
    rough puff pastry recipe step 1
    • Add ice water and mix at low speed until it comes together to a dough. DON’T KNEAD or overwork the dough!
    rough puff pastry recipe step 2
    • Use your hands to form it into a square (or rectangle). Warp with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    rough puff pastry recipe step 3
    • Place the dough on a floured working surface and roll it into a long rectangle, using a rolling pin.
    rough puff pastry recipe step 4
    • First, fold the upper third into the middle, then fold the lower third into the middle on top of the other so that you have three layers. Use your hand to stretch and form into a nice square.
    • rough puff pastry recipe step 5
      Fold the upper third into the middle.
    • rough puff pastry recipe step 6
      Fold the lower third into the middle on top of the other.
    • Turn the dough 90° and repeat these steps three times until you have a smooth dough. → Use more flour if needed to prevent the dough from sticking. If the dough gets to warm and hard to work with, let it chill for a few minutes in the refrigerator before you proceed.
    homemade rough puff pastry on a brown wooden board
    • Wrap the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes up to two days.
    • If you are ready to make your recipe, place the puff pastry on a floured working surface and roll it out into a thin square or rectangle (as needed).

    Recipe FAQ

    How long can I store homemade puff pastry? For up to two days in the fridge.

    Can I freeze it? Yes, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Allow to defrost overnight in the refrigerator or up to a few hours at room temperature.

    Can I use frozen butter? Yes, but make sure to defrost for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Otherwise, you are going to break your stand mixer.

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    rough puff pastry on a wooden board

    Vegan Rough Puff Pastry

    Aline Cueni
    An easy recipe for homemade vegan rough puff pastry! Flour, butter, salt, and water, that's all you need to make this rough puff pastry recipe! Suitable to use for savory or sweet recipes calling for puff pastry!
    4.82 from 22 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Refrigerate Time 1 hr
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Basic Recipe
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 Puff Pastry
    Calories 1114 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ½ cup (1 stick) (113 g) vegan butter cold, in pieces → VEGETARIAN: use regular butter
    • 3 tbsp ice water

    Instructions
     

    • Mix all-purpose flour and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the cold butter in pieces and mix on low speed, with the flat beater attached, until it resembles coarse crumbs.
    • Add ice water and mix at low speed until it comes together to a dough. DON'T KNEAD.
    • Use your hands to form it into a square. Warp with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    • Place the dough on a floured working surface and roll it into a long rectangle, using a rolling pin. First, fold the upper third into the middle, then fold the lower third into the middle on top of the other so that you have 3 layers. Use your hand to stretch and form into a nice square. Turn the dough 90° and repeat these steps three times. Use more flour if needed to prevent the dough from sticking.
    • Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes up to two days.
    • If you are ready to make your recipe, place the puff pastry on a floured working surface and roll it out into a thin square or rectangle (as needed).

    Notes

    • How long can I store homemade puff pastry? For up to two days in the fridge.
    • Can I freeze it? Yes, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Allow to defrost overnight in the refrigerator or up to a few hours at room temperature.
    No-Fail Puff Pastry Rules
    1. Always work with cold dough and cold butter (plant-based)! 
    2. Don’t overwork/over-knead your dough!

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    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Rough Puff Pastry
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 1114 Calories from Fat 666
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 74g114%
    Saturated Fat 19g119%
    Sodium 1316mg57%
    Potassium 134mg4%
    Carbohydrates 96g32%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 13g26%
    Vitamin A 4315IU86%
    Calcium 19mg2%
    Iron 6mg33%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Maria says

      December 01, 2021 at 4:51 pm

      I want to try this recipe for dinner tonight but I need a clarification about quantity in grams … I read 1 cup ( 226 grams ) of butter is 1 stick … is it correct ?! 1 stick looks to me less of 200 grams !
      Maybe 2 sticks for 1 cup of butter ?!
      Thank you 😊

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        December 02, 2021 at 9:54 am

        Hi Maria, you can find all measurements in grams in the recipe. And yes you are right, 1 stick of butter is 1/2 cup or 113g! 😉

        Reply
    2. bevin says

      November 25, 2021 at 1:55 am

      We need photo’s of the finished pastry to see what the flake structure is. Can you please add some? Thank you.

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        November 29, 2021 at 12:21 pm

        Hi Bevin, feel free to check out my Vegan Nectarine & Peach Puff Pastry Tarts Recipe to see how the baked puff pastry looks. 😉

        Reply
    3. Erin Moskven says

      December 22, 2020 at 10:44 pm

      Can I use gf flour instead of regular flour?

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        December 23, 2020 at 8:42 pm

        Hi Erin, I never made this puff pastry with gluten-free flour, therefore, I honestly can’t tell you if it works. Sorry!

        Reply
    4. Kayla says

      August 18, 2020 at 6:43 pm

      would these be a good puff pastry for palmiers?

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        August 19, 2020 at 7:05 am

        I never made palmiers with this puff pastry, but I don’t see why you can’t use it. 😁

        Reply
    5. Ghulam Mohyudin says

      April 23, 2020 at 10:51 am

      Good to know that works too! I learn so much from you as well! Keep it up great post.

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        April 27, 2020 at 4:26 pm

        Thank you! I am so glad you like my recipes, Ghulam. 😉

        Reply
    6. Saanvi Pahari says

      April 04, 2020 at 8:14 am

      At what temperature do I bake it for and for how long?

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        April 06, 2020 at 10:42 am

        This widely depends on what you are going to bake with the puff pastry. 390°F/ 200°C for 15-20, but make sure to stick to the recipe you use the puff pastry for!

        Reply
    7. Jen says

      February 29, 2020 at 2:21 pm

      Flawless!!! I had never made puff pastry before and this was so easy and gratifying!!

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        March 03, 2020 at 11:04 am

        Thank you so much for letting me know, Jen! So happy to hear that! ☺️
        Aline

        Reply
    8. Any Dasgupta says

      January 14, 2020 at 10:01 am

      Thank you! The instructions are easy to follow. It was a beautiful dough!

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        January 15, 2020 at 9:18 am

        I am happy to hear that, Any!

        Reply
    9. Regina Baillie says

      October 10, 2019 at 5:06 pm

      This puff pastry is amazing battery flaky absolutely beautiful thank you so much for sharing your recipe

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        October 10, 2019 at 9:26 pm

        I am so happy to hear that you love this puff pastry recipe! Thank you for your kind words and comment, Regina!
        All the best,
        Aline

        Reply
        • Mary Ann says

          November 06, 2019 at 7:58 pm

          Would I be able to freeze it after the last step until I needed it? Do you think it would turn out well/have you done it?

          Reply
          • Aline Cueni says

            November 11, 2019 at 12:08 pm

            Hi Mary Ann, I have never frozen homemade puff pastry, but it shouldn’t be a problem. Make sure to thaw it entirely before using it.

            Reply
    10. Nyma says

      May 03, 2019 at 12:08 am

      0.2 cup means hiw many cups exactly pls..?

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        May 05, 2019 at 10:49 am

        It’s about 3.5 tablespoons or 50g!

        Reply
    11. michelle y perry says

      April 16, 2019 at 5:55 pm

      Can you make this by hand instead of using a kitchen machine? and how much longer will it take to do it? also how long can the pastry be stored for?

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        April 22, 2019 at 10:33 am

        Hi Michelle. I don’t have experience in making the dough by hand, but I am sure it works. It will take you longer and it’s more demanding. You can store the puff pastry for up to one day in your fridge (before baking).

        Please let me know how it turned out by hand. 🙂

        Aline

        Reply
    12. Emma Warner says

      August 09, 2018 at 7:00 pm

      Good quality puff pastry is the perfect base for tasty appetizers and party food. In fact, this pastry is so good, I find myself eating just the puff pastry and loving it every time I make this.

      Reply
      • Aline says

        August 13, 2018 at 11:30 am

        Dear Emma, I am delighted to hear that you like my puff pastry recipe so much. It’s indeed a perfect base for a lot of delicious things to eat.

        Reply
      • Amy says

        December 12, 2020 at 11:34 am

        Can you recommend a technique without using a stand mixer or food processor with a dough hook attachment, as I do not have access to these things, and also to not overwork the dough? Thank you kindly.

        Reply
        • Aline Cueni says

          December 15, 2020 at 9:10 am

          Hi Amy, you can pulse the ingredients a few times using a food processor and then finish it by hand. Or, mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl using a spoon, crumble the butter with your hands, and knead it into a dough using your hands. Let me know how it worked out! 😉

          Reply

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