Italian Recipes

Vegan Shortcrust Pastry without Butter or Eggs

Published
Jan 30, 2025
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Italian Recipes
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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.