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Honey Shortcrust Pastry

Honey Shortcrust Pastry is a delicious variation of the classic Shortcrust Pastry made with Acacia Honey. This Honey Shortcrust Pastry is crumbly and easy to work with, making it perfect for creating Tarts or Cookies.
Recipe Honey Shortcrust Pastry
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 15 minutes
  • Servings for 1 pastry dough ball

The Honey Shortcrust Pastry is a delicious variant of the classic shortcrust, crumbly and very malleable, perfect for making tarts or cookies.

The Honey Shortcrust Pastry Recipe we propose follows the path of the Classic Shortcrust Pastry Recipe, but replaces sugar with excellent Acacia Honey, which not only provides sweetness but also helps to achieve a crumbly base for tarts or cookies that can caramelize during baking.

Keeping the quantities unchanged, you can add a bit of cinnamon to the ingredients, thus obtaining a perfect Honey and Cinnamon Shortcrust Pastry, ideal for use in autumn for preparing tarts and cookies.

We prepared the Honey Shortcrust Pastry using a stand mixer, but if you prefer, you can easily prepare everything by hand or using a Thermomix, thus obtaining Thermomix Honey Shortcrust Pastry ready in 15 minutes.

If you wish, you can prepare delicious Whole Wheat Honey Shortcrust Pastry by substituting all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour or spelt flour.

Ingredients for 1 pastry dough ball

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Method

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  1. To prepare the Honey Shortcrust Pastry, place the honey and softened butter (cut into pieces) in a stand mixer bowl. Using the paddle attachment, mix for a few minutes.
  2. Once the honey and butter are well combined, add the egg and egg yolk, and continue mixing for a few more moments.
  3. Now add the flour and mix until you obtain a smooth dough. Shape the pastry into a rectangular block to help it cool faster, then wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

If you prefer, you can prepare your Honey Shortcrust Pastry using common Wildflower Honey or, for an autumn-flavored tart, try using Chestnut Honey (a distinctive Italian variety with a stronger, more complex flavor).

Tips

To achieve a perfect Honey Shortcrust Pastry, we recommend taking the butter out of the refrigerator at least 1 hour before starting the preparation. As with all basic recipes, we recommend using high-quality ingredients for exceptional results.

Storage

You can store the Honey Shortcrust Pastry in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap for about 2 days, or you can freeze it in a freezer-safe bag and store it for up to 2 months.

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