Ingredients:
All-purpose flour
Butter
Sugar
Salt
Yeast
Milk
Egg
Vanilla extract (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Mixing the Dough:
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract (if using).
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
After transferring the dough to a surface dusted with flour, knead it until it becomes elastic and smooth.
Rolling Out the Dough:
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise until doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle of your desired thickness.
Cutting and Shaping the Soft Pastry:
Using a pastry cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into separate rectangles or squares.
Place your desired filling in the center of each piece of dough, then fold the edges over to seal the filling inside.
Baking the Soft Pastry:
Preheat your oven to the specified temperature.
Transfer the filled pastries onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake them until they turn golden brown and puff up.
Enjoy your delicious Soft Pastries!