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"reqluq" > wrote in message
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> Hi, how do you get 'em? I've tried butter; lots of oil to no avail. I want
> to get something like the kfc turnover crust, and malaysian curry puff
> type crust
> thanks


Puff pastry is a laminated dough. You make a lean dough, put a slab of
butter on it, and fold to make a package. That package is then rolled and
folded several times with a rest in the refrigerator between "turns." While
the process isn't hard, it takes some practice. The various steps span
several hours.

You can see a video of the technique he
http://tinyurl.com/7m8u8