How to make the perfect yeast-free dough? Lifehacks and recipe from an expert

How to make the perfect yeast-free dough? Lifehacks and recipe from an expert

Learn the secrets to delicious baked goods.

Sous chef of French Bakery SeDelice chain of coffee bakeries.

“Making dough is not just about following a recipe, it’s a process in which every step and every ingredient plays a key role. By using the provided kitchen kitchen tips, you’ll be able to achieve the right texture and flavor that will make your baked goods truly outstanding.”

• How do you make the perfect pastry?

• Berry tartlets with mascarpone cream

How do you make the perfect pastry?

Pies, rolls, breads – they are all created from one main ingredient: dough. Everyone may have a different recipe, but regardless of the source of the recipe, these methods will help you achieve the perfect result.

1. Sift your flour. Not only will this make it more oxygenated, but it will also help get rid of unnecessary impurities and debris. In addition, kneading the dough will become much easier.

2. Control the temperature of the dough. The ideal temperature is about 34 degrees. You can regulate it with milk: add warm or cold milk depending on the desired result.

3. chill the dough. After kneading, place the dough in the refrigerator for four hours. This will help it acquire the desired structure and elasticity, so it will be much easier to cook.

4. Observe the ratio of dough to filling. Try to maintain a 1:1 ratio. The wrong amount of ingredients can change the flavor.

5. Use a melange to coat the dough before baking. For this, mix two eggs, 10 ml of milk and 1 g of salt. This will give the pastry a good crust.

6. Brush sweet pastries with sugar or sugar syrup. To prepare the latter, mix one part water and one part sugar.

Berry tartlets with mascarpone cream

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• flour – 200 g;
• butter – 100 g;
• sugar – 50 g;
• egg – 1 pc;
• pinch of salt.

For the cream:

• mascarpone – 250 g;
• cream (33-35%) – 200 ml;
• powdered sugar – 50 g;
• vanillin – 1 tsp.

For the filling:

• fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, etc.);
• mint for decoration (optional).

Preparation:

Dough:

1. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt.
2. Add the cold butter.
3. Add the egg and knead the dough until smooth.
4. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in cling film and leave it in the refrigerator for a few hours.

Baking the tartlets:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it is about 3 mm thick.
3. Cut out circles from the dough and place them in the tartlet molds.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden.
5. Allow the tartlets to cool completely.

Cream:

1. In a bowl, whisk the cream to soft peaks.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
3. Gently incorporate the whipped cream into the mascarpone, mixing until smooth.

Assembling the tartlets:

1. Fill the cooled tartlets with the mascarpone cream.
2. Top with fresh berries.
3. Decorate with mint as desired.

This dessert is perfect for summertime as it is light, refreshing and filled with fresh berries.