Inverted Puff Pastry
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Galton Blackiston
Galton Blackiston's favourite recipe of Morston Hall
Inverted Puff Pastry (Beurrage)
Mix together then roll in between two sheets of greaseproof into a square or rectangle about 10 x 10 inches is good.
Inverted Puff Pastry (Pastry)
Begin by placing the flour, salt, sugar and butter in a mixer and using the beater attachment, slowly mix together. Net in a jug mix the water and vinegar together and then add this to the flour slowly until it comes together.
Take out and knead for a min
Mille Feuille of Summer Fruits
Pre-heat over to 200c/400f/gas 6
Roll the puff pastry out to the thickness of 4mm.
Place on a baking sheet, dust with dextrose or icing sugar, chill then take out and place in a pre-heated oven to bake. Maybe place a tray on the shelf above to make sure
For Crème Diplomat:
Heat the milk with the split vanilla pods. In a separate bowl mix the egg yolk, cornflour, and sugar together. Then once the milk has reached a boil take off and add to the eggs, whisking continuously.
Return to the pan and stir until thickened, make sure
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