Sugar-free shortcrust pastry
Description
The pastry is easy and quick to prepare. Without adding yeast, you'll achieve a pliable and versatile dough perfect for making various treats: tartlets, pastries, cakes, pies, and more. Every homemaker who enjoys treating her family to delicious baked goods should have this dough recipe in her arsenal. The absence of sugar in the dough makes it suitable for savory dishes as well, such as open-faced pizzas, buns, and many other snacks.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Sift the flour into a deep bowl. Add to it a small amount of softened butter, cut into cubes.
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Step 2
Now we will mix the butter with the flour. To do this, chop it with a knife until a crumbly mixture forms in the bowl.
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Step 3
Now, in a separate small container, beat the egg yolk with a fork or whisk. Add ice-cold water to it. You can chill the water in the refrigerator beforehand, or alternatively, use ice by placing it in the water for a short time.
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Step 4
Add the yolk with water to the crumb. Knead the dough by hand. Then wrap it in plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator. Let it sit there for about half an hour. Done!