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Trish’s Holiday Tips

How do I get my puff pastry to come out flaky and crisp, not chewy and soft?

We all know good puff pastry is a celebratory experience. The shower of confetti-like, golden shards that follow one bite signals success. To start, you need proper lamination. The distinct, thin layers of dough and fat, rolled and folded several times over, yield

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