For me, the vegan shortcrust pastry was a surprising discovery. It’s a delightful alternative to the traditional version, ideal for those following a diet free from animal products or looking for a lighter option.
This version is indeed without eggs, milk, or butter.
Versatile and easy to prepare, this base is perfect for tarts, cookies, and tartlets. It uses few and simple ingredients, ensuring a soft and crumbly texture without sacrificing taste.
Its preparation takes just a few minutes and it easily adapts to various flavors, such as vanilla, lemon, or cinnamon and spices.
Discover how to prepare it and let yourself be captivated by its 100% cruelty-free goodness!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons, Christmas
- Energy 253.62 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 38.32 (g) of which sugars 7.66 (g)
- Proteins 3.85 (g)
- Fat 10.79 (g) of which saturated 1.54 (g)of which unsaturated 8.89 (g)
- Fibers 5.24 (g)
- Sodium 390.38 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 50 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
- 1.6 cups flour (for desserts)
- 2.1 oz maple syrup
- 3.5 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp baking powder (depending on the preparation)
Tools
What you need to prepare the vegan shortcrust pastry
- 1 Rolling Pin rolling pin
- 1 Bowl bowl
Procedure
In a bowl, pour the flour, baking powder, and vegetable oil. Start working with a fork. Then add the maple syrup and continue to work with the fork. At this point, add the salt and move to a slightly floured surface. Add the water and work with your hands until you get a smooth dough. Our vegan shortcrust pastry, without eggs, milk, or butter, is already ready for your preparations.
This shortcrust pastry does not require resting in the fridge.
Read all additional instructions below.
FAQ for Vegan Shortcrust Pastry
Here are all the main doubts. For any further questions, leave me a comment or contact me on Instagram.
For which recipes can I use vegan shortcrust pastry?
You can use this recipe for preparing tarts, cookies, mini tarts, or tartlets. You can enrich the recipe with flavors and spices, such as lemon or orange peel, cinnamon, or ginger, nutmeg.
How long should the vegan shortcrust pastry rest?
This pastry does not need to rest in the fridge due to the absence of butter and can be worked immediately.
Can I add sugar to this recipe?
The presence of maple syrup will naturally give the pastry a sweet flavor. If you wish, you can add more sugar, up to a maximum of one teaspoon.
Can I freeze vegan shortcrust pastry?
Absolutely yes, you can prepare the dough and store it frozen in the freezer, and defrost it before use in your preparations.
