Ingredients: Pastry Dough (or Thin Flaky Pastry)
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Ingredients: Pastry Dough (or Thin Flaky Pastry)

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By Marie Lefebvre · Updated September 8, 2026

A classic French pastry dough recipe for making delicate pastries.

Prep⏱️ 15 min
Cook🔥 12 min
Servings👥 4 servings
Difficulty📊 Easy
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🛒 Ingredients

4 servings

4
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and confectioners' sugar.

  3. 3

    Add the softened butter and mix until the dough comes together.

  4. 4

    Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  6. 6

    Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch (3 mm).

  7. 7

    Cut into desired shapes and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

💡 Chef's Tip

Use cold ingredients and keep the dough refrigerated until ready to use.