Sweet Pastry Dough

Prep Time: 15 min

Inactive Time: 45 min

Cook Time: N/A

Total Time: 1 hr

Servings: 1 Double-Crust or 2 Single-Crust Pies

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Salt
  • 1/2 cup Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tsp grated lemon zest

RECIPE DIRECTIONS

    • On sheet of waxed paper, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder and pinch of salt; set aside.
    • In mixing bowl, combine olive oil, sugar, egg and lemon zest until smooth; add flour mixture until fully incorporated. Shape into smooth disk.

    Variation:
    Vanilla Sweet Pastry Dough: Omit the lemon zest. Add 1/4 tsp vanilla extract.

    Recipe Provided by Chef Sharon Sanders