WALNUT SHORTCRUST PASTRY for pies, cookies, closed pies, and filled with cream, Nutella, or jam, an easy and quick basic recipe.
Delicious walnut shortcrust pastry, very simple to prepare, is the perfect base for many autumn desserts, pies filled with jam, chocolate, Nutella, or to make soft cookies to dip in milk.
The recipe for walnut shortcrust pastry is made like any base shortcrust pastry for pies and cookies; the only difference is that a portion of the flour is replaced with finely chopped walnuts, making it delicious, very fragrant, and rustic.
It is perfect as a base for many desserts, also ideal for crunchy Christmas cookies, perhaps adding spices such as cinnamon or ginger to make cookies.
Join me in the kitchen today; there’s walnut shortcrust pastry.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 7 oz
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 oz walnuts
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp baking powder (for soft cookies)
Steps
Pour the flour into a bowl, add the baking powder and sugar.
Chop the walnuts with a mixer and add them to the rest of the ingredients.
Add the softened butter, egg, and salt, knead well until smooth; if needed, add a little milk, I didn’t need any.
Make a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before using it for pies or cookies.
Bon appétit
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SHORTCRUST PASTRY for pies and cookies
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) WALNUT SHORTCRUST PASTRY for pies and cookies
Can I add other nuts?
Of course! You can add almonds or hazelnuts.
Is walnut shortcrust pastry suitable for closed pies?
Yes! It’s excellent for pies filled with Nutella, chocolate, various creams, whatever you prefer.
Can I substitute the walnuts?
Of course, you can use almonds or hazelnuts.
What spices can I add?
You can add ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, perfect spices for making Christmas desserts.
