PASTA FROLLA (ITALIAN PASTRY DOUGH)
This simple recipe for Italian sweet dough is used for torte, crostate, or even plain for cookies. It has a bit of baking powder which makes it light and fluffy. Italians love their lemon zest and it really shines in this dough. Make sure your lemon is organic and/or states that the peel is edible. The dough can be frozen for up to one month.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Desserts Pies Pie Crusts Pastry Crusts
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the flour in a mixing bowl. Make a well in the center. Add eggs, 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon zest. Mix by hand, working in circles, pulling in the flour little-by-little until all the ingredients are incorporated into a dough.
- Add 1 stick plus 5 tablespoons cubed cold butter and baking powder. Quickly work the dough with your hands until a smooth ball is formed.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before rolling out.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.2 calories, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 96.1 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 82.6 mg, Sugar 22.2 g
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