Fine Pastry Shells (Basic Dough)
The thin pasta shells are light and crispy, with a dough made from soft flour and siphon that provides a smooth texture thanks to the touch of white wine.
Ingredients
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 500 gpastry flour (or cake flour)
  • 250 mlsiphon (the ones for vermouths - acts as a leavening agent)
  • 50 mlwhite wine
  • 75 mloil
  • salt
Nutritional Information

Per Serving (Approx.)

Calories
728 kcal
Protein
21 g
Fat
27 g
Carbohydrates
96 g

Disclaimer: These values are estimates based on ingredient types and may not be precise.

Step-by-step Guide

Preparation

  • Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl until well integrated.
  • When you have a homogeneous dough shaped into a ball, knead it gently on a lightly floured surface. Stretch and roll it over itself for about 10 minutes to ensure it gains elasticity.
  • Once the dough is well-rounded, place it in a clean bowl and cover it with cling film. Let the dough rest in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  • Half an hour before baking, preheat the oven to 180ºC to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature.
  • Knead it lightly again on the floured counter, stretch it and roll it while maintaining an elongated loaf shape.
  • If you want to prepare individual flatbreads, divide the dough into equal portions with a sharp knife or dough cutter.
  • Roll out each portion with a rolling pin until they reach the desired thickness.
  • Place the pieces on lightly greased parchment paper on the baking tray. If you don't want the flatbreads to rise too much, prick them with a fork before baking.
  • Bake the flatbreads in a preheated oven at 190ºC for about 13 minutes, or until they are golden and cooked to your liking.
  • Add the desired filling once the flatbreads are fully baked and cooled.
Recommendations & Tricks
  • When mixing the ingredients, make sure the siphon is well-chilled. This will help create bubbles within the batter, making it lighter and crispier.
  • To prevent the dough from sticking to your hands or the rolling pin, you can spray a little oil on the work surfaces and your hands before you start handling it.
  • After cooking the pastries, let them cool on a wire rack so the air circulates underneath and they remain crisp.