Making traditional puff pastry takes time and ... s method will ensure light, crispy pastry everytime. Rub the flour, salt and the 40g/1½oz chilled butter together into a large bowl with your ...

You'll need to also check the ingredients list. You should always use an all-butter puff pastry because it will give you the ...

but I won't blame you if you use commercial puff pastry. It's worth seeking out all-butter puff, and it's even better if you buy it in a block, rather than rolled out sheets, which are too thin.

Commercial puff pastry sheets vary in size and weight, so adapt the size (and shape) of the pie according to the brand of pastry you buy. The all-butter puff pastry I use (Waitrose) comes as two ...

When ready to use, lightly butter a 9- or 10-inch tart pan, flour lightly, and shake out excess flour. Place the pastry in the center of the pan, and, using the fingers, press and smooth the dough ...