Light Easy-Roll Pastry
🕒 Prep Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
🥧 Yield: 1 pastry
🍽️ Servings: Variable
Description:
Roll this easy-to-stir pastry as thin as possible to stretch the servings and save calories- great for pie crusts and tarts. And when measuring the flour, be sure to spoon it lightly into the measuring cup, and sweep off excess. Posted by request, from 365 Easy Low Calorie Recipes.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions:
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Combine flour and salt in a bowl.
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Pour oil and milk into a measuring cup; add all at once to flour.
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Stir with a fork to mix.
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Press into a smooth ball, then flatten into a 4-inch disk.
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Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before rolling out.
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To form pastry into a single crust, cut 2 strips of wax paper, each 12 inches square.
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Dampen countertop to prevent slipping.
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Put down one square of paper, set dough on it, then top with the second square of wax paper.
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Roll out gently to edges of paper, to make an 11- to 12-inch circle.
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Peel off top paper.
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Invert pastry over the pan and ease into place.
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Trim excess to 1/2 inch beyond the rim and fold edges over.
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Flute or crimp edges as desired.
This light and easy-roll pastry recipe is not only simple to prepare but also versatile in its applications. Whether you’re making a savory quiche or a sweet fruit tart, this pastry will provide a delicious, flaky crust that’s sure to impress. With just a handful of basic ingredients and straightforward instructions, even novice bakers can achieve professional results. Plus, with its lower calorie content, you can indulge in your favorite treats without the guilt. So go ahead, whip up a batch of this light easy-roll pastry and elevate your baking game to new heights! 🥧✨
