Techniques
Cut puff pastry into equal squares for consistent parcels
Portion puff pastry into equal squares so each parcel bakes evenly and looks uniform.
Lay out the puff pastry and cut it into equal-sized squares before filling. Keeping the pieces the same size helps the parcels cook at the same rate and makes assembly easier.
The short version
- Use equal-sized squares so bake time is consistent across parcels
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