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Introduction to Eggless Sweet Pastry Dough:
Baking up beautiful tarts and pies doesn’t have to involve eggs! This foolproof Eggless Sweet Pastry Dough recipe delivers all the flakiness and flavor you crave, minus the worry. Made with pantry staples like flour, butter, and icing sugar, it’s incredibly easy to whip up and yields stunning results.
Uses:
- Bake stunning tart shells for fruit, custard, and chocolate fillings.
- Craft rustic galettes and savory quiches.
- Create miniature hand pies for endless sweet and savory fillings.
What makes it special?
This eggless wonder delivers on all fronts. It boasts a flaky, buttery texture that rivals any traditional pastry dough, offering outstanding stability and a delightful crispy bite. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile, adapting to both sweet and savory fillings with ease.
Ready to bake? Let’s get rolling!
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 450 g all-purpose flour
- 225 g cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 112.5 g icing sugar
- 70 ml ice-cold water (add gradually)
Instructions
Instructions:
- In a mixer bowl, cream butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until coarse crumbs form.
- Drizzle in ice-cold water, a tablespoon at a time, until dough just comes together (avoid overmixing!).
- Wrap dough in cling film and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (chilling ensures a flaky crust).
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly flour a surface and roll out dough to desired thickness.
- Line tart or pie tins, trimming excess dough. Prick the bottom with a fork to prevent puffing.
- Blind bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Fill and bake according to your recipe's instructions.
Tips & Tricks:
- Use chilled butter and water for optimal flakiness.
- Don’t overmix the dough – gentle handling is key!
- Chill the dough before rolling for easier shaping.
- Blind bake to prevent a soggy crust.
- Get creative! This dough is amazing for sweet and savory pies, galettes, and empanadas.
Ready to impress with your baking skills? Give this Eggless Sweet Pastry Dough recipe a try and share your delicious creations with us! We can’t wait to see your flaky masterpieces.
