Brazilian recipe
Buttery Pastry for Brazilian Savoury Pie (Massa de empadão)
A classic, tender, and buttery pastry dough that is the gold standard for making authentic Brazilian savoury pies.
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Ingredients
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch of salt
3 cups plain flour
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch of salt
3 cups plain flour
Where to find ingredients
Egg yolks and plain flour are pantry staples found in any Irish supermarket. For vegetable shortening, look for white vegetable fat, which is available in the baking aisle of most major retailers like Tesco, Dunnes, or SuperValu. Olive oil and table salt are widely available in the oil and seasoning sections. If you cannot find vegetable shortening, you can use high-quality butter, although the texture of the finished pastry will be slightly different.
Preparation method
- Combine the egg yolks in a large mixing bowl
- Add the vegetable shortening
- Pour in the olive oil and add the pinch of salt
- Mix everything together gently to combine
- Add the plain flour gradually as you continue mixing
- Knead the mixture with your hands until it comes together into a uniform dough
- Keep kneading delicately until the dough is smooth and releases cleanly from your hands
Observations
This recipe creates a delicate, short-crust pastry base that’s perfect for holding all sorts of savoury fillings. The secret to getting that melt-in-the-mouth texture is to work the ingredients together until you have a smooth, pliable dough that’s easy to roll out and handle.
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