puff pastry

American  

noun

• puff pastries
  plural

1. a light, flaky, rich pastry made by rolling dough with butter and folding it to form layers: used for tarts, napoleons, etc.

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puff pastry British  

noun

1. a dough rolled in thin layers incorporating fat to make a rich flaky pastry for pies, rich pastries, etc

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• puff pastries
  plural

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puff pastry

On a lightly floured surface, unfold the puff pastry and cut it into nine roughly 3-inch squares.

From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026

On a lightly floured surface, unfold the puff pastry and cut it into four equal rectangles.

From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026

Wild king salmon topped with tomatoes, olives and capers was accessorized with a puff pastry in the shape of a cartoon fish.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026

Pick up some puff pastry or Pillsbury Crescent dough from the store, cut it into small triangles, wrap each piece around a pre-cooked mini hot dog, and bake until golden brown.

From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2025

Roll out Crisco puff pastry and line 8 gem pans with it.

From The Story of Crisco by Marion Harris Neil