Buckwheat shortcrust pastry is a reinvented classic: gluten-free, rich in fiber, and with a unique flavor touch, making it the perfect base for tarts, cookies, and delicious treats. Ideal for those looking for an alternative without sacrificing taste and tradition.
Buckwheat is a healthy ingredient, a pseudo-cereal rich in proteins, fibers, and antioxidants, ideal for those seeking a healthy and balanced diet.
Buckwheat is a true superfood, packed with nutrients and beneficial properties. It is an excellent source of plant-based proteins, fibers, 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 down 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: Cheap
- 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 Grain Buckwheat Shortcrust Pastry
- 2 cups buckwheat flour (whole grain)
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
- 6 tbsp butter (or alternatively 5 tbsp coconut oil)
- 3 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup stevia
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (grated)
Tools
- Food Processor
- Kitchen Scale
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Plastic Wrap
Preparation of Whole Grain Buckwheat Shortcrust Pastry
Start the preparation by placing the flour, baking powder, butter, and stevia in the food processor and run it for 10 seconds to make the mixture more uniform.
Now add the egg, water, and grated lemon zest, run the food processor for 1/2 minutes and voila, the dough is almost ready!
Pour the buckwheat shortcrust pastry onto a slightly floured surface, shape it into a dough ball with your hands (it might crumble slightly at first, but by handling it for a few seconds, it will compact), the shortcrust pastry is now ready.
If you want to use it immediately, proceed to roll it out gently with a rolling pin, or if you want to use it later, wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge where you can store it for up to 2/3 days.
NOTICE: if stored in the fridge, take it out at least 30/40 minutes before using it; if you handle it too cold, it will break.
Tips
For baking cookies, roll the dough thinly, cut into the desired shape, and bake at 392°F for 15 minutes. For tarts, 356°F for 20/25 minutes.
