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Traditional puff pastry

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Traditional puff pastry

Yes, it's easier to buy puff pastry, but where's the fun in that? Master this skill and you'll be sure to impress – homemade puff pastry really does taste better and there's none of the palm oil or additives that you get in most shop bought.

Ingredients

  • 225g/8oz strong white flour, plus extra for flouring
  • pinch of salt
  • 30g/1½oz cold lard, cut into cubes
  • 85–135ml/3–5fl oz ice-cold water
  • 170g/6oz unsalted butter