Faux Puff Pastry

Vegetarian
Faux Puff Pastry
45 min.
12
202kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your culinary skills with a delightful twist on a classic? Introducing Faux Puff Pastry, a versatile and vegetarian-friendly recipe that will impress your family and friends alike! In just 45 minutes, you can create a flaky, buttery crust that serves as the perfect base for a variety of delicious appetizers and desserts.

This recipe is not only easy to follow but also allows for endless creativity in the kitchen. Whether you're filling mini-muffin pans with savory quiche ingredients or crafting sweet fruit tartlets with your favorite jams, the possibilities are truly limitless. Imagine the aroma of freshly baked pastries wafting through your home, enticing everyone to gather around the table.

With 12 servings and only 202 calories per serving, this Faux Puff Pastry is a guilt-free indulgence that doesn't compromise on flavor. The rich combination of cold butter, sour cream, and all-purpose flour creates a tender, flaky texture that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Plus, the unique folding technique ensures that each bite is light and airy, reminiscent of traditional puff pastry.

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress with this delightful recipe. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, Faux Puff Pastry is sure to become a staple in your kitchen repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • cup butter cold
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream sour

Equipment

  • oven
  • whisk
  • pot
  • blender

Directions

  1. Whisk together first 3 ingredients.
  2. Cut in butter with a pastry blender, leaving it in pea-size bits (larger than for a typical piecrust). Stir in sour cream. (Dough will not be cohesive.) Turn onto a floured work surface, and knead gently.
  3. Pat into a square, and roll into an 8- x 10-inch rectangle. Dust both sides of dough with flour, fold in thirds (like a business letter), and flip dough over. Turn it 90, and repeat process. Chill 30 minutes.
  4. Line mini-muffin pans with pastry, fill with quiche ingredients, and bake for appetizers.
  5. Follow same technique as above, but fill with jam or preserves for fruit tartlets.
  6. Fill 3-inch triangles of pastry with 2 teaspoons of seasoned, cooked ground meat; fold over, pinch closed, and bake.
  7. Roll triangles into crescent shapes for flaky dinner rolls.
  8. Add a little ham or cheese into wide end of triangle before rolling it up.
  9. Roll into a circle and place on top of chicken stew before baking for chicken pot pie.

Nutrition Facts

Calories202kcal
Protein3.71%
Fat72.39%
Carbs23.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.08
Glycemic Load
8.67
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
3.0800000281762%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:202.08kcal
10.1%
Fat:16.42g
25.27%
Saturated Fat:10.23g
63.95%
Carbohydrates:12.2g
4.07%
Net Carbohydrates:11.78g
4.28%
Sugar:0.22g
0.24%
Cholesterol:43.5mg
14.5%
Sodium:189.55mg
8.24%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.89g
3.78%
Vitamin A:502.58IU
10.05%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.3%
Selenium:5.66µg
8.09%
Folate:29.45µg
7.36%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.39%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.36%
Vitamin B3:0.93mg
4.67%
Iron:0.75mg
4.17%
Vitamin E:0.47mg
3.11%
Phosphorus:28.71mg
2.87%
Calcium:21.55mg
2.15%
Fiber:0.42g
1.69%
Vitamin K:1.44µg
1.37%
Copper:0.02mg
1.17%
Magnesium:4.34mg
1.09%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.05%
Source:My Recipes