The matcha tea shortcrust pastry is delicious, its delicate taste and intense aroma make it very original; both for the bright green color and also for its versatility. Matcha tea is a variety of Japanese green tea, which besides being used as a beverage, is also employed in the kitchen for making desserts, cookies, and much more. The tea powder used to create the pastry is culinary grade; the culinary grade has a less intense aroma than the powder used for the beverage. Now let’s see together how to prepare this new pastry with an oriental taste and how many things can be made with it!
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 8
- Cooking methods: No baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 469.75 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 59.64 (g) of which sugars 18.87 (g)
- Proteins 7.91 (g)
- Fat 23.52 (g) of which saturated 14.85 (g)of which unsaturated 8.32 (g)
- Fibers 1.41 (g)
- Sodium 340.60 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 50 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Matcha Tea Shortcrust Pastry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tsp Matcha Green Tea (culinary grade)
- 1 pinch salt
- 5.5 oz butter
- 1 egg (medium size)
- 1/2 lemon (grated zest)
Matcha Tea Shortcrust Pastry Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Parchment paper
- 1 Plastic wrap
Matcha Tea Shortcrust Pastry Steps
To prepare the matcha green tea shortcrust pastry, place the flour in a large bowl, add sugar, a pinch of salt, and the egg.
Add the matcha green tea and the grated zest of half a lemon, then add the cold butter cut into pieces. Mix all ingredients until you get a smooth dough. Then create a dough ball, wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for at least one hour. If you prefer to make it easier, you can roll out a sheet between two sheets of parchment paper. Once ready, cover it with plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for an hour; “this method will make it easier when making cookies or a tart.”
After the time has passed, your sheet will be ready to create cookies or other pastries.
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Store the Matcha Tea Shortcrust Pastry
The shortcrust pastry can be prepared 4/5 days in advance and stored in the fridge. If desired, it can be frozen for at least 2 months and used as needed.
FAQ
Can non-culinary grade tea be used?
Yes, non-culinary grade green tea can be used, but the aroma is much stronger, so it’s preferable to use less in the dough. Culinary grade tea has a coarser processing with a really delicate aroma.
