Shortcrust pastry is one of the classic base recipes in pastry making. It can be used to make pies or cookies and is easy to prepare. However, the one I present to you in this article is a Bimby recipe, making it even faster and simpler. At the end of the article, I have also provided directions on how to make it without this appliance. I apologize for the lack of photos of the various steps, which I accidentally deleted, but you will realize that photos are not so crucial in this type of preparation.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 15 Minutes
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Cooking methods: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 9 tbsps butter
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 egg (medium)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Marsala wine
Tools
- Bimby
Preparation of the Bimby Shortcrust Pastry
You can flavor the pastry with lemon zest instead of Marsala. In this case, simply place the lemon peel in the bowl and grate it (10 sec. speed 8) before adding the other ingredients. I find the aroma given by this liqueur to be fantastic and I often use it in dessert preparation despite being a teetotaler.
Place all the ingredients in the bowl and knead for 1 min. at knead setting.
Then transfer the obtained mixture onto a lightly floured surface and work it with your hands for a few moments until you get a smooth and homogeneous pastry.
Form a flat dough, wrap it in plastic wrap, and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
After the resting time, roll out the Bimby shortcrust pastry with a rolling pin and use it for the desired preparation.
These quantities are perfect for making a 9.5-inch diameter pie, including strips. Enjoy! Paola
If you don’t have a Bimby, you can still prepare this pastry by kneading the flour with butter pieces (by hand or with any other kitchen appliance). Then add the sugar, then the eggs and Marsala, and finally the baking powder.
There are other shortcrust recipes on the blog. I recommend the sandy one (1), the cocoa and almond one (2), the amaretto one (3), and the whole wheat oil one (4). Click on the photos below if you want to take a look:
