Yeasted Puff Pastry (Pâte Levée Feuilletée)

Yeasted Puff Pastry (Pâte Levée Feuilletée) is a medium French recipe that serves 12. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by JustInCooking on YouTube.

Prep: 4 hrs 33 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 5 hrs 3 min

Cost: $3.83 total, $0.32 per serving

Ingredients

  • 500 g All-purpose flour (Amount not specified in video; typical for this dough)
  • 10 g Salt (Approx. 2 tsp; not given in video)
  • 30 g Granulated sugar (Approx. 2 tbsp; not given in video)
  • 200 ml Water (cold) (Not specified; typical hydration)
  • 100 ml Milk (whole) (Not specified; typical amount)
  • 50 g Unsalted butter (for dough) (Softened slightly; given in video)
  • 15 g Fresh yeast (Crumpled; added after 30 seconds of mixing; amount not stated in video)
  • 300 g Unsalted butter (for lamination) (Cold, flattened between parchment; given in video)

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients and add liquids

    In the stand‑mixer's bowl, combine flour, salt and sugar. Mix briefly, then make a well in the centre.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Add water, milk and softened butter

    Pour the cold water, milk and the 50 g softened butter into the well. Mix on low speed for about 30 seconds.

    Time: PT1M

  3. Incorporate fresh yeast and knead

    After the initial 30 seconds, crumble the fresh yeast into the bowl and continue kneading on medium speed for 5‑8 minutes until a smooth, elastic ball forms and pulls away from the bowl sides.

    Time: PT8M

  4. First bulk rise

    Transfer the dough (détrempe) to a lightly floured bowl, score a cross on top, cover with perforated plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for 30 minutes.

    Time: PT30M

    Temperature: 25°C

  5. Degas and chill the dough

    After the rise, remove the wrap, gently press out excess gas, reshape into a smooth ball, cover again and refrigerate for 1 hour.

    Time: PT1H

  6. Prepare the butter block

    Place the 300 g butter between two sheets of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, pound and roll it into a square/rectangle about 15‑20 cm on each side. Keep it wrapped and refrigerated until needed.

    Time: PT5M

  7. Enclose butter in dough (first envelope)

    On a floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a cross shape (center thicker). Place the butter block in the centre, press lightly, then fold the four arms over the butter, sealing the edges and brushing away excess flour.

    Time: PT10M

  8. Rest before first turn

    Cover the assembled dough and let it rest in the fridge for 15 minutes.

    Time: PT15M

  9. First simple turn (single fold)

    Roll the dough into a rectangle three times longer than wide. Fold the rectangle into three equal parts (like a letter). Press gently with the rolling pin to seal.

    Time: PT10M

  10. Rest after first turn

    Wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

    Time: PT30M

  11. Second simple turn

    Repeat the rolling‑into‑a‑long‑rectangle and folding‑into‑thirds process.

    Time: PT10M

  12. Rest after second turn

    Re‑wrap and chill for another 30 minutes.

    Time: PT30M

  13. Third simple turn

    Perform the third roll‑and‑fold exactly as before.

    Time: PT10M

  14. Final chill before shaping

    Wrap the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour (or overnight for best results).

    Time: PT1H

Nutrition Facts

Calories
250
Protein
4 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
12 g
Fiber
1 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains gluten, Contains dairy

Allergens: Wheat (gluten), Dairy (butter), Yeast

Last updated: March 13, 2026

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Yeasted Puff Pastry (Pâte Levée Feuilletée)

Recipe by JustInCooking

A classic French yeasted puff pastry dough, perfect for croissants, pain au chocolat, and other viennoiseries. The recipe walks you through making the détrempe, preparing a cold butter block, and executing three simple turns with proper refrigeration to achieve flaky, buttery layers.

MediumFrenchServes 12

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Source Video
4h 44m
Prep
0m
Cook
34m
Cleanup
5h 18m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$3.83
Total cost
$0.32
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Adding fresh yeast after the initial 30 seconds of mixing
  • Keeping the dough and butter at similar, cold temperatures
  • Maintaining the same folding direction for all turns
  • Ensuring each rest period is fully chilled to prevent butter leakage

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the rolling pin and knife with care to avoid injury.
  • Keep raw dough refrigerated after each turn to prevent bacterial growth.

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