Shortcrust pastry dough

Name: Shortcrust pastry dough
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 0
Ingredients: Eggs (2 medium, cold from the refrigerator) 4 oz; Flour 00 4.3 cups; Powdered sugar 1 cup; Butter cold from the fridge 1.1 cups; Lemon peel untreated 1

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442

Calories per serving

Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 442
Carbohydrates g 56.8
of which sugars g 20.8
Protein g 6.7
Fats g 20.9
of which saturated fat g 11.91
Fiber g 1.2
Cholesterol mg 97
Sodium mg 17

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 20 min
Cost: Low
Note + at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the dough time to rest; cooking times vary according to the type of preparation chosen

PRESENTATION

Have grandchildren over for lunch? Friends over for tea or need a delicious present for your sweetheart? Whatever the reason as to why you open the fridge and pantry to prepare tarts or cookies, this recipe will reveal how to make shortcrust pastry dough, one of the basics of pastry making with which to make these recipes even more delicious! There are different variations of the shortcrust pastry based on the ingredients, cocoa shortcrust pastry and gluten-free shortcrust pastry, the proportion between liquid and dry ingredients or even their temperature, as in the soft shortcrust pastry, and the processing method. Do you know about whipped shortcrust pastry? Start by whipping soft butter and sugar, then add the rest. But there is also the "sandblasted" method by mixing the ingredients in the mixer to obtain a sandy consistency, exactly the one we present here. All that is required to prepare the shortcrust pastry dough is easily available: eggs, butter, sugar and flour... and of course our recipe to follow step by step! For Christmas cookies to give as gifts, at birthday parties or for original Halloween cookies, discover all the steps to bake butter-based delicacies to decorate!

INGREDIENTS
Ingredients for 2.2 lbs of shortcrust pastry dough: Eggs 4 oz (110 g) - (2 medium, cold from the refrigerator); Flour 00 4.3 cups (500 g); Powdered sugar 1 cup (200 g); Butter 1.1 cups (250 g) - cold from the fridge; Lemon peel 1 - untreated

Preparation

How to prepare Shortcrust pastry dough

To prepare the shortcrust pastry dough using the sanding method, start by pouring the flour into a mixer 1 (if you want, you can use a stand mixer) together with the cold butter cut into pieces 2. Run the blades several times until a sandy mixture is obtained 3. Use the mixer intermittently to ensure that the mixture does not overheat.

Turn off the mixer and add the powdered sugar 4 together with the lightly beaten eggs 5 and then grate the rind of an untreated lemon, ensuring to not grate the white part, without the white bitter pith 6.

Beat with the mixer again for a few moments, this time lowering the speed so that the blades mix the dough without blending 7. As soon as the mixture has come together 7, transfer it to a pastry board 8.

Quickly compact the dough with your hands to prevent gluten formation 10; do so just long enough to get a smooth and homogeneous loaf. Wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least a half an hour (although the longer the dough is left in the refrigerator, the more the gluten will relax and the butter will have time to cool, 10-12 hours would be even better) 11. Remove the shortcrust pastry dough which can now be used in various recipes for tarts and cookies. To roll the dough out well, simply place it on a lightly floured work surface (alternatively between two sheets of baking paper) and beat it first for a few moments with the rolling pin before rolling, so as to restore its plasticity and a little heat 12. Your shortcrust pastry dough is ready: enjoy the recipes!

Storage

The shortcrust pastry dough can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. Alternatively, it can be frozen for up to a month.

A little information before we start...

The structure of the shortcrust pastry dough is versatile, depending on the result you wish to obtain. ...Such as?
1) To obtain a more crusty pastry, you can use yolks only. If the dough does not compact well, you can add a little butter.
2) Powdered sugar gives nice consistency; baking sugar, on the other hand, will give a honeycomb effect to the cooked pastry.
3) You can also add a little bit of honey (with these amounts, 1-2 tbsp (10-20 grams)) will suffice: the shortcrust pastry will acquire a nice golden color.
4) By adding a pinch of baking powder, you will obtain a softer and more crumbly pastry.

Flavoring

Shortcrust pastry lends itself very well to be flavored as desired. In addition, or instead of lemon, orange peel can be used. You can also try the seeds of a vanilla bean or other sweet spices, such as cinnamon.

What should I do if the shortcrust pastry crumbles?

If the shortcrust pastry crumbles, don't panic: you can fix it by adding a pinch of butter or eggs, depending on what is missing most in the recipe.

Cooking tips...

There is no fixed rule, and the advice is to follow the specific recipe you are making.

For tarts, in general, a temperature between 300-335° F (150-170° C) is usually preferred. For cookies or blind- baked pie crusts, about 355° F (180° C) should be fine!