Crispy Potato Pastry

 

Crispy Potato Pastry

Ingredients

1 tsp yeast

2 glasses of warm water

5.5 cups all-purpose flour

1.5 tsp salt

2 potatoes

1 tsp salt or as per taste

1 tsp black pepper

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

150 g butter

1 egg yolk

Directions

Step1

In a suitable kneading bowl, combine warm water and yeast, stirring until the yeast is dissolved. Gradually add flour and salt, kneading until you achieve a soft and pliable dough. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions, cover them, and allow them to rest for 25 minutes.

Step2

Boil the potatoes until tender, then mash them until they reach a smooth consistency. Mix in grated cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper to taste, creating a deliciously savory filling.

Step3

Once the dough has rested, roll it out into thin sheets using a rolling pin. Layer the sheets with butter, stacking them on top of each other. Place the layered dough in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.

Step4

After chilling, roll out the dough once again into a square shape. Cut the dough into equal-sized squares and spoon a portion of the potato filling onto each square. Fold the dough over the filling, sealing the edges to form individual pastries.

Step5

Preheat your oven to 190 degrees Celsius (.Place the assembled pastries on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops of the pastries with beaten egg yolk for a golden finish. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the pastries are beautifully golden and crispy.

Step6

Once baked to perfection, remove the pastries from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving."