Basic Italian Shortcrust Pastry Recipe

8 servings

120 minutes

Italian shortcrust pastry is the base for many desserts, from cookies to tarts. Its history is rooted in Italian culinary traditions that value simple yet refined flavors. The combination of butter, two types of corn flour, and cream gives the dough a delicate texture and light sweetness, while vanilla and powdered sugar fill it with a sophisticated aroma. The dough is chilled before use, making it more pliable and easier to work with. It is perfect for creating crispy pie bases or crumbly cookies that melt in your mouth, leaving a pleasant creamy-vanilla aftertaste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 457.9
• Proteins: 4g
• Fats: 28.2g
• Carbohydrates: 47.9g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 215 g
• Butter: 260 g
• Corn flour: 60 g
• Corn flour coarse grinding: 65 g
• Cream: 65 ml
• Vanilla: 1 g
• Salt: 1 g
• Powdered sugar: 130 g

Cooking steps

1. Mix all the ingredients. Knead the dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 215 g
   • Butter: 260 g
   • Corn flour: 60 g
   • Corn flour coarse grinding: 65 g
   • Cream: 65 ml
   • Vanilla: 1 g
   • Salt: 1 g
   • Powdered sugar: 130 g

2. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before use.