I have made quick puff pastry for years and it is really worth the little bit of effort it takes. I could not stand the after taste from the "easy to find in the store" brand. I looked for store bought puff pastry made from butter, but could not find it so I decided to try the quick puff pastry recipes. The recipe I use is different than this one. Just flour, butter, water, and salt. I also combine mine in the food processor in a few quick bursts. It's really messy when you dump it out to shape, but it comes together quickly. The folding is the same however. I think the recipe and technique were taken from Julia Child. But back to the point of this post.... Puff pasty does make wonderful and easy starters. We especially like to cut the pastry into little rounds, put a bit of pesto in the center and a few slices of cherry tomato then bake.

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