Brazilian recipe
Classic Brazilian Savory Pie Dough (Massa de empadão)
A classic, buttery, and melt-in-the-mouth pastry dough, ideal for crafting traditional Brazilian savory pies.
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Ingredients
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons creamy vegetable shortening
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch of salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons creamy vegetable shortening
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch of salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
Where to find ingredients
Egg yolks: Use fresh, large eggs available in any local grocery store dairy aisle. Vegetable shortening: Look for trans-fat-free options in the baking or oils section of your local supermarket. Olive oil: Use standard extra virgin or refined olive oil found in the pantry or oils aisle. Salt: Standard fine-grain table salt is perfect. All-purpose flour: Standard wheat flour found in any baking supply section.
Preparation method
- Combine the egg yolks
- add the vegetable shortening
- incorporate the olive oil and salt in a mixing bowl
- Gently mix the ingredients together
- Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour
- Knead with your hands until the mixture is uniform
- Continue kneading gently until the dough is smooth and comes away cleanly from your hands
Observations
This recipe creates a tender, shortcrust pastry that is perfect for holding a variety of savory fillings. The secret to success lies in mixing the ingredients thoroughly until the dough is smooth, pliable, and easy to roll out without tearing.
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