The chestnut shortcrust pastry is the autumnal and delicious version of the classic shortcrust pastry. Its sweet and delicate taste makes it a truly special dough.
This pastry works very well, thanks to the texture given by the chestnut flour. It is perfect for both cookies with a defined shape and for creating tarts with autumnal fillings like berry jams or chocolate.
Adding chestnut flour not only gives a unique flavor but also provides a rustic and enveloping note, ideal for desserts to enjoy with a hot beverage. It’s an original way to impress your guests.
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Happy cooking, Giusi.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Very affordable
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Autumn, Winter
Ingredients for Chestnut Shortcrust Pastry
These ingredients are for 50 cookies or for a tart with a 9.5/10 inch diameter.
- 1 1/2 cups chestnut flour
- 1/3 cup cornstarch (or potato starch)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 5 tbsps butter (Softened)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 1/2 tbsps milk
Steps for Chestnut Shortcrust Pastry
In a bowl, work the butter previously softened and the sugar until you get a creamy consistency.
Add the egg, flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
Mix well all the ingredients and only then add the milk.
Continue kneading until you create a smooth and homogeneous dough.
Place the dough in the fridge covered with plastic wrap for 2 hours.
The shortcrust pastry is ready!
Cooking Times:
Bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F.
Cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Tart: Bake for 30-35 minutes.
Your Chestnut Shortcrust Pastry is ready to celebrate autumn with its enveloping aroma and perfect texture. It is the ideal base for rich tarts or cookies with a unique flavor.
All that’s left to do is taste this seasonal wonder!
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