Italian Recipes
Vegan Shortcrust Pastry without Butter or Eggs
Recipe: Egg-Free and Butter-Free Shortcrust Pastry (Pasta Frolla Senza Burro e Uova)
Category: Desserts
Serves: 1 (large quantity suitable for multiple uses)
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour (00) | 500g |
| Organic brown sugar | 200g |
| Sunflower seed oil | 125g |
| Water | 90g |
| Lemon zest | ½ lemon |
| Orange zest | ½ orange |
| Baking soda | 1 pinch |
| Fine salt | 1 pinch |
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Begin by placing the brown sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. |
| 2 | Add the freshly grated zest from the lemon and the orange to the sugar. |
| 3 | Turn the stand mixer on to a low speed and mix for one minute to combine the zest and sugar evenly. |
| 4 | Gradually add the sunflower seed oil, continuing to mix. |
| 5 | Sift the all-purpose flour and baking soda together and add to the mixer bowl, mixing until the dough begins to form. |
| 6 | Transfer the dough onto a clean, floured surface and knead gently to form a smooth ball. |
| 7 | Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using. This will help the dough firm up and be easier to work with. |
This egg-free and butter-free shortcrust pastry is perfect for making a variety of sweet treats. Use it as the base for pies, tarts, or cookies. The addition of citrus zest enhances the flavor, making it a refreshing choice for any dessert.
