Ingredients:
Flour
Butter
Water
Salt
Sugar (for sweet pastries)
Your choice of fillings, such as fruit, chocolate, cheese, or veggies
Instructions:
Prepare the Dough:
In a bowl, combine flour and salt.
Add the butter that has been cold, cut into tiny pieces, to the flour mixture.
To make the butter into coarse crumbs, cut it into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingertips.
Gradually add cold water to the mixture, a little at a time, while stirring with a fork or your hands.
Continue adding water until the dough comes together and forms a ball. Be careful not to overmix.
Shape and Chill the Dough:
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
Knead the dough briefly to ensure it is well combined.
After forming the dough into a disk, cover it with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to allow it to rest and firm up.
Roll out and Fill the Pastry:
Preheat the oven to the specified temperature.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to your desired thickness.
Cut the rolled dough into shapes or circles, depending on your preference.
Place a spoonful of your chosen filling in the center of each pastry shape.
The pastry’s edges are folded or sealed to contain the filling.
Bake the Pastries:
Arrange the filled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake until the pastries are golden brown and cooked through.
The baking time may vary depending on the size and thickness of the pastries, so keep an eye on them as they bake.
Before serving, take the cooked pastries out of the oven and allow them to cool somewhat.
Enjoy your homemade Easy Pastries filled with your favorite flavors!