This biscuit dough is similar to puff pastry but uses a much less fussy procedure. It works great for fruit tarts, ham and cheese turnovers, and chocolate croissants — and of course, plain biscuits served with butter and jam.
Ingredients
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- ¾ cup cold water, or as needed
- 7 tablespoons frozen unsalted butter
Directions
Step 1
Place self-rising flour and cold water in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using dough hook attachment, knead to form a soft, slightly elastic but not too sticky dough, about 2 minutes. Form dough into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Step 2
Place chilled dough on a floured surface and roll out to a 1/2-inch thick rectangle using just enough flour to keep it from sticking. Grate about 4 tablespoons of frozen butter onto the surface of the dough to within about 1/2 inch of the edge. Lightly flour a sheet of plastic wrap. Spread the plastic wrap, floured side down, onto the butter and gently press the butter into the dough. Carefully remove the plastic wrap.
Step 3
Fold 1/3 of the dough over the middle third; then fold the other 1/3 over the middle into a tri-fold with 2 layers of butter. Roll dough again into a rectangle, brush off excess flour, and create another tri-fold. Roll again to about a 1-inch thickness. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
Step 4
Place chilled dough on a floured surface, roll into a rectangle, and make another tri-fold. Roll back out into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle. Grate about 3 tablespoons butter onto the surface of the dough. Cover with floured plastic wrap and press butter into dough. Remove plastic wrap. Give dough another tri-fold and press layers together. Roll out dough and fold in half. Roll out again and fold in half. Roll out dough one more time.
Step 5
Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill until ready to use.
Cook’s Notes:
You can make your own self-rising flour by sifting together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon fine salt.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 266 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat14g | 18% |
Saturated Fat9g | 43% |
Cholesterol36mg | 12% |
Sodium532mg | 23% |
Total Carbohydrate31g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars0g | |
Protein4g | |
Calcium146mg | 11% |
Iron2mg | 11% |
Potassium56mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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