Methods:
The quick method
Ingredients:
- 150g wholewheat flour
- 100g buckwheat flour
- 110ml warm water
- 40ml olive oil
- 1t baking powder
In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the flours and the BP.
Make
a well in the centre, add the warm water and oil, mix well together
with a spatula or wooden spoon, until a smooth ball is formed. Add more
flour or water if the ball isn't smooth enough.
The pastry is ready to use!
The basic method
Ingredients:
- 250g flour
- 80g butter
- 80mL very cold water
In a food processor, whizz together the flour and the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. When the dough roughly resembles breadcrumbs, add the cold water through the goulot and mix until it forms a ball. Remove from bowl, place in another bowl, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before using.
To make without a food processor, mix the first 2 ingredients with fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the cold water and knead until the dough forms a ball. Place in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before using.
The healthy method
Ingredients:
- 250g flour
- 1 egg
- 6T cold water
- 4T olive oil
In a food processor, whizz together the flour, the whole egg and the olive oil. When the dough roughly resembles breadcrumbs, add the cold water through the goulot and mix until it forms a ball. Remove from bowl, place in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before using.
To make without a food processor, mix the first 3 ingredients with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until they've roughly formed a sticky dough. Add the cold water and knead with fingertips until the dough forms a ball. Place in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before using.
