Gluten Free Sweet Pastry
Create delicious desserts with our Gluten Free Sweet Pastry, the perfect base for tarts, pies, and more. This easy-to-make pastry combines a buttery flavor with a tender, flaky texture, ensuring that everyone can enjoy tasty treats without gluten. Whether you’re preparing a festive dessert for a gathering or a cozy family dinner, this versatile recipe adapts beautifully to various sweet fillings. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll have a delightful pastry ready in no time. Enjoy the freedom to customize it with your favorite flavors and fillings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Ingredients
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- 275 g gluten free plain flour
- 125 g cold unsalted butter or dairy-free butter
- 1 tsp xanthan gum
- Pinch of salt
- 50 g light brown sugar
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1–2 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Cut the cold butter into small cubes and place in a bowl.
- Sieve gluten-free flour into the bowl and rub together until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- Add xanthan gum, brown sugar, and salt; whisk to combine.
- Incorporate the beaten egg gradually using an electric mixer or fork.
- Slowly add cold water until you achieve a slightly sticky dough consistency.
- Form into a ball, wrap in cling film, and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Roll out dough on a floured surface until about 3-5mm thick; fit into pie tin.
- Prick the base with a fork and blind bake with baking beans for approximately 15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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