The Orange Shortcrust Pastry is a variation of the classic shortcrust pastry, a delicious and fragrant dough, perfect for making tarts and cookies. The citrus flavor is truly irresistible; just add both the grated zest and the juice of an orange to the dough. For this, the oranges must always be fresh and untreated. It takes very little time to prepare and to always have a block ready, it can also be frozen. It will maintain all its fragrance for 2/4 months and can be used as needed, but now let’s get our hands in the dough and see together the ingredients for this delicious shortcrust!
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: No baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 280.69 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 41.57 (g) of which sugars 13.13 (g)
- Proteins 5.57 (g)
- Fat 11.24 (g) of which saturated 6.92 (g)of which unsaturated 4.06 (g)
- Fibers 1.36 (g)
- Sodium 48.48 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 2 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
Orange Shortcrust Pastry Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar (for a slightly sweeter pastry, add another 2 tbsp of sugar)
- 1/2 cup butter (chilled, cut into pieces)
- 1 orange (untreated, juice and grated zest)
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 pinch salt
Orange Shortcrust Pastry Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Fork
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Plastic Wrap
Orange Shortcrust Pastry Steps
In a large bowl, place the flour, preferably sifted, add the cold butter in cubes and start crumbling it with your fingers until you get a sandy mixture.
Once the mixture is sandy and well mixed, add a pinch of salt, sugar, and eggs, now mix well.
Add the grated orange zest and juice, work the ingredients until you get a homogeneous and compact dough. Avoid overworking the dough to prevent the butter from overheating, just do it long enough.
Wrap the obtained dough in plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This step will allow the butter to solidify again, making the subsequent processing easier.
After the resting time, take the dough out of the refrigerator and let it rest at room temperature for a few minutes. Lightly flour the work surface and roll out the dough with a rolling pin to the desired thickness. Now create whatever you want, the orange shortcrust sweets will be fragrant and delicious, ready to be enjoyed at any time of the day. Enjoy your treat!
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Storage and Tips for Orange Shortcrust
The orange shortcrust pastry can also be frozen like all shortcrusts, lasting a few months while maintaining its quality. The best way to freeze all shortcrusts is to form a disk, which will make it easier to roll out the dough later.
Wrap the dough disk well in plastic wrap or parchment paper and seal the dough well in a suitable freezing bag. This will prevent air from coming into contact with it, thus preventing freezer burn.
When ready to use the dough, transfer it from the freezer to the refrigerator and let it thaw for several hours or overnight. Once thawed, you can proceed to roll out the dough and use it as desired to make your favorite sweets.
Freezing shortcrust pastry is a great way to prepare it in advance and always have a ready-to-bake option when needed. The important thing is to ensure it is stored properly to guarantee its freshness and quality when used later.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How long can I store the shortcrust in the fridge?
The shortcrust pastry can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days without compromising its quality.
