When you make your own puff pastry, you have extra control. The biggest advantage is that you can pick better ingredients.
I've used imported French butter for pastries and it really does make a difference. It has a vastly superior flavor over the typical domestic butters found in US supermarkets.
That alone makes making your own puff pastry from scratch worth it.
Alan - yes Google is correct about some but not all store-bought puff pastry made with shortening. There IS commercial puff pastry made with butter, and it’s both a great convenience and good tasting. Check the labels before buying.
i only made puff pastry once. i should learn to become more proficient w it. i would then choose the best butter possible and then make. i do believe in using the best ingredients. tx
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I've used imported French butter for pastries and it really does make a difference. It has a vastly superior flavor over the typical domestic butters found in US supermarkets.
That alone makes making your own puff pastry from scratch worth it.
There IS commercial puff pastry made with butter, and it’s both a great convenience and good tasting. Check the labels before buying.