Brazilian recipe
Empadão Crust Pastry Dough
A classic, tender, and buttery pastry dough, perfect for making delicious empadões (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
Vegetable shortening, olive oil, salt, and all-purpose flour can be found in most supermarkets. Egg yolks are also readily available.
Preparation method
- Combine the egg yolks
- the vegetable shortening
- the olive oil and the salt in a bowl
- Mix the ingredients carefully
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour
- Knead with your hands until the mixture is uniform
- Continue kneading gently until the dough is smooth and no longer sticks to your hands
Observations
This recipe yields a crumbly and smooth crust, excellent for holding various fillings. The key to success is to mix the ingredients well until you achieve a malleable and smooth consistency, making it easy to handle.
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