The butter-free shortcrust pastry is one of the fundamental base preparations for making easy and quick tarts, cookies, tartlets perfect for those with dairy issues or for those like me who love butter-free desserts, lighter and more digestible. Its delicate texture makes it perfect for a family breakfast or for a snack with friends and relatives. It does not require resting in the fridge, you can use it immediately. It is prepared in just 10 minutes. Hurry up and try it! With this oil-based pastry, you can also try:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for preparing the butter-free shortcrust pastry
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
Tools
- Stand Mixer
Steps to make the butter-free shortcrust pastry
To make the butter-free shortcrust pastry, first take the stand mixer or you can do it by hand. If using the stand mixer, add 2 medium eggs to the bowl, followed by the sugar, then add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and start mixing slowly, finally add 1 pinch of salt and the corn oil. When the mixture is well combined, move it to a floured surface.
Work the dough until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous dough. Now the shortcrust pastry is ready, no need to place it in the fridge, you can use it immediately as it is very soft.
Storage and Tips
You can store the raw shortcrust pastry for 3/4 days in the refrigerator. Alternatively, it can also be frozen.
If you prefer, you can flavor the pastry with vanilla, orange, or lemon zest.
I added the baking powder to make it more crumbly, but you can omit it if you prefer.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I substitute corn oil with olive oil?
Absolutely yes, you can use olive oil or even sunflower oil.
