Puff pastry for samsa

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 4 hr

1. STEP 1

   

   How to make homemade puff pastry for samsa? Measure out the required ingredients. Heat the water slightly (about 40C). Take wheat flour of at least the highest grade. Remove the butter from the refrigerator in advance so that it becomes soft.

2. STEP 2

   

   Sift the flour through a sieve. This will enrich it with oxygen, the dough will be more layered and the baked goods will rise well.

3. STEP 3

   

   Pour warm water into a comfortable, stable bowl. Dissolve salt in water.

4. STEP 4

   

   Pour about 3/4 of the sifted flour into the water and stir the mixture with a spoon.

5. STEP 5

   

   Then add flour in small portions while mixing the dough with your hands. Flour may require more or less than the specified amount, depending on its properties. Therefore, focus on the consistency of the dough.

6. STEP 6

   

   Knead the dough for 5-6 minutes until smooth, adding flour if necessary. The dough turns out smooth and soft. It should hold its shape well, but should not be too tight. Cover the dough with a towel and leave on the counter for 10 minutes. This will improve the elasticity of the gluten and make the dough easier to work with.

7. STEP 7

   

   Cream the butter until creamy so that it can be easily spread onto the dough.

8. STEP 8

   

   Divide the rested dough into 3 equal parts.

9. STEP 9

   

   Roll each part into a bun and cover with a towel to prevent it from drying out.

10. STEP 10

    

    On a floured table, roll out part of the dough into a rectangular layer 1-2 mm thick.

11. STEP 11

    

    Brush the dough evenly with a thin layer of butter.

12. STEP 12

    

    Roll the greased layer into a roll.

13. STEP 13

    

    Roll out the second part of the dough in the same way. In order to roll out the layers of dough equally, I left the roll nearby and was guided by its width.

14. STEP 14

    

    Grease the second rolled out layer with oil. Place the roll on the lower edge of the greased layer and wrap it in the dough.

15. STEP 15

    

    Do the same with the last part of the dough: roll out, grease with oil and wrap the resulting roll in a layer.

16. STEP 16

    

    Wrap the dough in cling film and put it in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours or in the freezer for 30 minutes.

17. STEP 17

    

    Be sure to form the samsa from chilled dough and cut it with a sharp knife or thin strong thread so that the layers of dough do not wrinkle. Place a piece of dough on the table with the cut side up and roll it out just like that. Then the dough will retain its layering and the layers will open well during baking. Roll out the dough carefully, without pressing hard, so that the layers do not tear. Bake samsa at a temperature of 190-200C.

18. STEP 18

    

    Samsa from this dough turns out flaky, with a crispy top crust. Happy baking!

Comments on the recipe

Moderator Ksenia

27.09.2023

4.9

Twice in my life I have made puff pastry myself. It worked both times, and I was pleased with the result. But because of the amount of time it took to make the puff pastry, I didn't make it again. Having seen a recipe for puff pastry for samsa at home on the website, I decided to try it again. The main photo caught my attention. I am absolutely delighted with this recipe! First of all, the process is very simple. Secondly, it doesn’t take much active time. Thirdly, the result is amazing. After baking, the dough turns out really flaky. It is crispy and tender at the same time. I got exactly 630 grams of dough. I divided it into three parts of 210 g each. Julia, thank you so much for this amazing recipe! I'm very glad I found it. This is how I will prepare puff pastry from now on.

NashaDasha

27.09.2023

4.5

Wow! Wonderful recipe! Worth a try! And then I only have this variation:

Ptichka

27.09.2023

4.9

I make a very tasty Napoleon cake from puff pastry and everyone is very, very happy. The store is resting.

Ann

27.09.2023

5

Thank you! It turned out to be an excellent, crispy puff pastry for homemade samsa. I like it better with melted butter. The baked goods come out not like cheap, expensive fast food on the street, but like homemade, delicious food made for yourself and your family!

A.K.

27.09.2023

4.9

Great recipe. Everything worked out. Low bow to the author

Ilona

27.09.2023

4.9

Makes excellent puff pastry