Blitz Puff Pastry

Steps

1. 1
   Cut the cold butter into 1-inch cubes and keep them chilled.
2. 2
   Combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Add the cold butter and mix for 30 seconds until visible chunks of butter remain.
4. 4
   Add ice water and mix for 30 seconds.
5. 5
   Transfer the barely mixed dough to a work surface, form it into a block, wrap it, and flatten into an even slab.
6. 6
   Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the gluten network to relax and keep the butter cold and firm.
7. 7
   Perform five single turns (letter folds) in succession, dusting generously with flour during the first and second folds.
8. 8
   Refrigerate for 30 minutes after folding, brushing off excess flour throughout the process.
9. 9
   Roll the pastry into a large rectangle about the size of your baking tray, divide into 4 or 8 portions depending on the recipe size, and chill.
10. 10
    Roll out each portion into sheets and use according to your desired application.