Soft Pastry Recipe: Fluffy and Irresistible Pastry Delight

Steps

• Instructions

  1-In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

• 2-Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

• 3-In a separate small bowl, mix together the milk and vanilla extract. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients.

• 4-Stir with a fork or wooden spoon until the dough starts to come together. Use your hands to gently knead the dough until it forms a smooth ball.

• 5-Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.

• 6-Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• 7-On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.

• 8-Use cookie cutters or a sharp knife to cut out desired shapes or sizes of pastries.

• 9-Place the pastries onto the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they are lightly golden brown.

• 10-Remove from the oven and let the pastries cool on a wire rack before serving.

• Note

  Feel free to customize your soft pastries by adding fillings such as fruit preserves, chocolate, or cream. Enjoy these fluffy and delightful pastries as a sweet treat or as a base for various desserts.