Shortcrust pastry is a sweet, buttery, and crumbly dough, widely used in pastry making for tarts, cookies, and various desserts. You can make this recipe by hand or with the Thermomix. It is mainly composed of flour, butter, sugar, and eggs, and can be flavored with vanilla, lemon zest, or other ingredients of your choice.
This shortcrust pastry is perfect for both cookies and tarts, as it will hold its shape even during baking.
Its texture is soft and malleable, but once baked it becomes crispy and golden. Shortcrust pastry is appreciated for its versatility and delicate flavor, which pairs well with fillings like jam, cream, or fruit. It is a true classic of Italian culinary tradition.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Low cost
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 7 oz butter
- 1 egg
- 1 lemon (zest only)
- 1 pinch salt
Preparation of the Shortcrust Pastry – also for Thermomix
Put the butter cut into small pieces and the sugar in a bowl. Start working the mixture by pinching the pieces of butter and sugar with your fingertips. Add the egg, grate the lemon zest, and continue working, pressing with your fingertips.
Add the flour and the pinch of salt, working with your fingers just enough to form a ball.
Wrap the shortcrust pastry in cling film, flatten it slightly (this way it will be easier to roll out) and place it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before proceeding with your preferred preparation.Put the sugar and lemon zest in the bowl, pulverize for 15 sec./speed 10 and then bring it back to the bottom with the spatula.
Add the butter cut into pieces, the flour, the egg, the salt, then knead: Spike/30 sec.
Wrap the shortcrust pastry in cling film, flatten it slightly (this way it will be easier to roll out) and place it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before proceeding with your preferred preparation.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How can I replace lemon zest?
You can use a tablespoon of vanilla essence instead.
