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Flaky pastry is a french technique that involves making a dough and spreading it out incredibly thin and then putting it in layers.
Some people coat pastry with a bit of beaten egg, before putting it into the oven.
The best technique for applying a pastry glaze to achieve a shiny and professional finish is to brush the glaze evenly over the pastry using a pastry brush. This helps to create a smooth and glossy surface that enhances the appearance of the pastry.
A pastry brush.
Docking puff pastry involves poking small holes in the dough before baking, which helps prevent excessive puffing and creates a more even texture. This technique allows steam to escape during baking, ensuring the pastry remains crisp rather than becoming overly inflated or soggy. Docking is particularly useful for applications where a flatter surface is desired, such as for tarts or pastry shells, allowing for better filling adherence and presentation.
If the pastry is chilled, it is much easier to work with while rolling out, etc, and keeps it from being too sticky, requiring more flour (which would make it tough). Also, if it is chilled before putting in the oven, it creates steam, which helps the crust to be more tender and flaky.
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You should chill all pastry before using as this stops the pastry from SHRINKING
There is no French pastry going by the name of pemberton.
They are called Konditorei.
Blind baking a pastry case stops the pastry blistering, or rising to form an uneven base.
To achieve the perfect consistency in your pastry by incorporating the folding technique in baking, gently layer the dough by folding it over itself multiple times. This helps create flaky layers and distribute ingredients evenly without overmixing.