Crumbling Pastry Dough

hardlikearmour is a trusted home cook.

added about 1 year ago

I'be not had that happen. You have nothing to lose at this point, so definitely try to rescue it by kneading a little water in. Work the dough as little as possible to minimize gluten formation.

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I doubt you can save it if it's that far gone. But give it a try you will toss it anyway so nothing to lose.

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added about 1 year ago

It sounds like your hunch is correct, and it dehydrated in the freezer. It's not too unusual if something isn't sealed really, really well. For the price of some water, go ahead and try to save it, but as hla, recommends, work it minimally.

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