The whole buckwheat shortcrust pastry is a reimagined classic: gluten-free, rich in fiber, and with a unique touch of flavor, it becomes the perfect base for pies, cookies, and delicious creations. Ideal for those looking for an alternative without giving up taste and tradition.
Buckwheat is a healthy ingredient, a pseudocereal rich in proteins, fiber, and antioxidants, ideal for those seeking a healthy and balanced diet.
Buckwheat is a true superfood, rich in nutrients and beneficial properties. It is an excellent source of plant proteins, fiber, and antioxidants, which help protect the heart and prevent chronic diseases. Additionally, buckwheat is rich in minerals like magnesium, potassium, and iron, essential for the body’s well-being. Its antioxidant action also helps combat oxidative stress and slow cellular aging. Gluten-free and with a low glycemic index, buckwheat is an excellent choice for those seeking a healthy and balanced diet.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 1 dough ball
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 331.63 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 50.03 (g) of which sugars 1.66 (g)
- Proteins 8.15 (g)
- Fat 17.97 (g) of which saturated 10.79 (g)of which unsaturated 6.96 (g)
- Fibers 5.43 (g)
- Sodium 24.30 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 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
Ingredients for Whole Buckwheat Shortcrust Pastry
- 2 cups cups whole buckwheat flour (whole)
- 1 egg
- 2 tsps gluten-free baking powder
- 6 tbsps tbsps butter (or alternatively 5 tbsps coconut oil)
- 3 tbsps tbsps water
- 6 tbsps tbsps stevia
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (grated)
Tools
- Chopper
- Kitchen scale
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Cling film
Preparation of Whole Buckwheat Shortcrust Pastry
Start the preparation by putting the flour, baking powder, and stevia in the chopper and blend for 10 seconds, this way it will be a more uniform mixture.
Now add the egg, water, and grated lemon zest, blend for 1/2 minutes and voilà the job is almost done!
Pour the buckwheat shortcrust pastry onto a lightly floured board, shape it into a dough ball with your hands (initially it crumbles slightly but handling it a few seconds will compact it), the shortcrust pastry is now ready.
If you want to use it immediately, proceed to roll it out gently with a rolling pin, if instead you wish to use it later wrap it in cling film and let it rest in the fridge where you can store it for up to 2/3 days.
WARNING: if you store it in the fridge, take it out at least 30/40 minutes before using it, if manipulated too cold it breaks.
Tips
For baking cookies, roll out the dough thinly, cut into the desired shape, and bake in the oven at 392°F for 15 minutes.
