Molino Grassi Cakes & Biscuits Flour 1kg

1kg

Ideal for preparing fragrant cakes, shortcrust pastry, crisp biscuits and fast-rising, quick-leavened bread.

Shelf life: 12 months
Origin: Italy

Suggested recipe:

Basic sweet shortcrust pastry

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups (250g) plain flour
• 125g butter, chilled, chopped
• 1/3 cup caster sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon chilled water

Directions

1. Combine flour, butter and sugar in a food processor. Process until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add yolk and chilled water. Process until dough just comes together.
2. Turn pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until just smooth. Shape into a disc. Wrap in baking paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Place pan on a baking tray. Line pastry case with baking paper. Fill with ceramic pie weights or uncooked rice. Bake at 180C for 10 minutes. Remove weights and paper. Bake for a further 5 to 10 minutes or until pastry is golden. Allow to cool.