Diplomats – Inverted puff pastry recipe

Inverted puff pastry is one of the most used doughs in professional pastry making thanks to its crispy texture and delicate flavor. In this recipe we will detail the process for making Diplomats , an exquisite cake with a royal icing coating and almond decoration.

Ingredients

Inverted puff pastry dough

Ingredients A:

• Butter 82% – 560 g
• Loose flour – 240 g

Ingredients B:

• Loose flour – 560 g
• Flower of salt – 24 g
• Butter 82% – 180 g
• Water – 240g
• White wine vinegar – 4 g

Preparation of the dough

Step 1: Making the base

1. In a mixer, mix the ingredients in group A for 10 minutes at low speed.
2. Divide the dough into two parts, roll out and let rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator .

Step 2: Preparing the second dough

1. Mix the ingredients from group B in the mixer for 10 minutes at low speed .
2. Divide into two parts, stretch and let rest for 30 minutes .

Step 3: Incorporating the dough

1. Place dough B inside dough A and close properly.
2. Roll out the dough three times , making two double folds and one single fold .
3. Let rest for 20 minutes between each fold .

Preparing the icing

Ingredients

• Icing sugar – 1,200 kg
• Egg whites – 325 g
• Juice of half a lemon
• Cream of tartar – 4 g

Procedure

1. In a mixer with a paddle attachment, mix the sifted icing sugar with the tempered egg whites and cream of tartar .
2. Beat for 6 minutes at medium speed .
3. Add the strained lemon juice and mix well.
4. Reserve for use.

Assembly of the Diplomats

Procedure

1. Spray water on the baking trays.
2. Roll out the puff pastry dough to 2 mm thickness and let rest for 30 minutes .
3. Apply 380 g of icing per tray and spread evenly.
4. Cut the dough into 7.5 cm x 2.5 cm rectangles with a bicycle.
5. Sprinkle flaked almonds in the center of each rectangle.

Baked

1. First phase : Cook for 5 minutes at 165ºC on speed 4.
2. Second phase : Bake for 50 minutes at 140ºC with speed 2.
3. Check that the puff pastry base is completely cooked before removing from the oven.

Decoration

• Slivered almonds can be added to give a crunchy and decorative touch.

Conclusion

Diplomats are an elegant and delicious dessert that combines the technique of inverted puff pastry with the sweetness of royal icing. Following these steps you will achieve a professional finish ideal for any special occasion. You can find this classic in our physical store (Muntaner 331) every day of the week or by order online at Baixas , the pastry shop in Barcelona. Enjoy your meal!