Shortcrust pastry for apple pie
Description
Homemade baked goods for tea. This delicate and delicious shortcrust pastry for an apple pie is perfect for home preparation because it can be made quite quickly, allowing you to treat your family and guests to something tasty. As a filling, you can use fresh fruits or jam, for example. The pie can be either open or closed, as desired—the dough will be enough for either option. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Place the butter in a small bowl. Add sugar and salt. Beat the mixture until fluffy and lighter in color. The quality of the butter greatly affects the final result.
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Step 2
2. Add the egg and yolk. Start beating again and continue for about a minute. If desired, you can add a pinch of vanilla or a few drops of vanilla extract, as well as cinnamon, for example, to the recipe for making shortcrust pastry for an apple pie.
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Step 3
3. Sift the flour and begin adding it in small portions, constantly stirring. When the dough becomes quite thick, transfer it to a floured work surface and continue kneading until it reaches the desired consistency.
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Step 4
4. The amount of dough obtained will be enough for two open pies or one closed pie. Carefully divide it in half and roll out. Place immediately into a baking pan or a plastic bag and refrigerate for at least half an hour. It's best to keep it in the fridge for about 2 hours. That's the secret of making shortcrust pastry for an apple pie. Now all that's left is to prepare the filling and enjoy the result!