Puff Paste

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh butter, half washed of salt
• 1 pound sifted flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ pint ice-cold water

Directions

1. Divide half a pound of butter into three parts and soften it for spreading.

2. Mix baking powder with flour and rub in the unsalted butter to form a stiff dough.

3. Roll out the dough into a long rectangle, spread one third of the butter on top, and chill for 15 minutes.

4. Fold one third of the dough over and then fold the other third on top.

5. Roll out again, spread on the remaining butter, and repeat the folding process until all butter is incorporated.

6. Divide the dough into portions and roll out quickly without handling it too much.

7. For best results in summer, work in a cool room, use ice water, and roll on a marble slab.

8. After spreading the butter, place broken ice in a long tin pan over the butter, ensuring it doesn't touch.