The key to flakiness lies in cold butter. Cube or grate it, and don't let it warm up - embrace the fridge!
Add herbs, spices, cheese, or even nuts to your dough for a taste twist.
Resist the urge to overmix! Gently combine your dough until it just holds together. Rough and crumbly is the sweet spot.
Roll out your dough, sprinkle with those chilled butter bits, fold it like a letter, and repeat!
Pre-bake your crust. Weight it down with beans or rice to prevent puffing, and don't forget an egg wash for that golden glow.
Don't worry if your folds aren't perfect or your dough looks a bit rustic.
While rough puff doesn't need fancy equipment, a sharp knife for cutting butter and a rolling pin will make your life easier.
Like any skill, practice makes perfect! Keep baking, keep experimenting, and soon you'll be churning out flaky, golden rough puff pastry!