Baker extraordinaire Erin McDowell is breaking down all things puff pastry in our first episode of "Bake It Up a Notch." She explains the magic behind puff pastry's flaky layers, shares a detailed step-by-step tutorial on making puff pastry from scratch, and also shares her go-to recipe for rough puff pastry. Stick around for a quick run-through of Erin's favorite puff pastry desserts! LEARN MORE ►► https://f52.co/3choqzqAlso featured in this videoKitchenAid Artisan Series Tilt Head Stand Mixer, 5QT: https://f52.co/3uCcdAIFive Two Silicone Spoon Set: https://f52.co/3KAo8URLooking for a specific tip? We've got you covered:0:00:50 - The flakiness of puff pastry, explained + Erin's keys to success0:03:19 - How to make puff pastry dough0:06:18 - How to make the butter block for puff pastry0:09:33 - How to bring the dough and butter block together0:13:05 - How to fold puff pastry0:19:11 - Troubleshooting tips for puff pastry0:21:32 - Erin's go-to rough puff pastry recipe0:31:54 - A quick puff pastry comparison0:32:55 - Erin's favorite puff pastry recipe ideasGET THE RECIPES:Cranberry Pithivier: https://f52.co/2T4NlyuStrawberries & Cream Mille-Feuille: https://f52.co/3adNBB3 Palmiers: https://f52.co/2vgwNL4SUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8 CONNECT WITH FOOD52 Web: https://food52.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52 Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletter ABOUT FOOD52 As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.