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Impasto della Sfogliata Salata (Savory Puff Pastry Dough)

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 125 g cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 100 ml cold water

Instructions
 

  • Instructions:
  • Prepare the Dough:
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
  • Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
  • Create a well in the center and add the white wine vinegar and cold water. Mix gently with a fork until the dough begins to come together.
  • Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly until smooth.
  • Roll and Fold:
  • Shape the dough into a rectangle.
  • Fold the bottom third of the dough up to the center, then fold the top third down over it, like folding a letter.
  • Rotate the dough 90 degrees, roll it out into a rectangle again, and repeat the folding process.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the gluten to relax and the butter to firm up.
  • Final Rolling:
  • After chilling, remove the dough from the refrigerator.
  • Roll it out into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
  • Use the dough immediately for your desired savory pie or tart.
  • Variations and Tips:
  • Butter Substitution: For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with an equal amount of cold vegetable shortening or margarine.
  • Flour Options: For a slightly nuttier flavor, you can replace up to 50g of all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
  • Resting Time: Allowing the dough to rest in the refrigerator between folds is crucial for achieving the desired flakiness.
  • Handling: Handle the dough as little as possible to prevent the butter from melting and to maintain its flakiness.