Coconut sweetcrust pastry


Coconut sweetcrust pastry
You might already be familiar with sweetcrust pastry (pâte sablée) which contains a small amount of ground almonds. This is the coconut version, made with dessicated coconut, ideal for tarts with a more exotic flavour.
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Last modified on: October 25th 2020
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 15 min.

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Stage 1 - ⌛ 5 min.
Coconut sweetcrust pastry : Stage 1
Put into a mixer bowl: 500 g flour, 350 g butter, 2 eggs, 100 g caster sugar, 5 g fine (or table) salt and 150 g dessicated coconut.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 3 min.
Coconut sweetcrust pastry : Stage 2
Knead until evenly mixed (2 or 3 minutes).

Stage 3 - ⌛ 5 min.
Coconut sweetcrust pastry : Stage 3
Weigh out into lumps of about 12 oz (350 g) and form into flat "cakes". Wrap carefully in plastic film.

Stage 4
Coconut sweetcrust pastry : Stage 4
This dough freezes very well. If you are planning on freezing, do remember to label it.
Remarks
For an even more exotic touch, use brown sugar instead of white.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, wrapped in plastic film. Freezes very well.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe70 RDI=30 %500 RDI=50 %310 RDI=50 %5,090 RDI=260 %21,320 RDI: 260 %
Per 100 g5 RDI=2 %40 RDI=4 %30 RDI=4 %420 RDI=20 %1,770 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten, milk, egg
How much will it cost?
  • For 1 kg 200 g : 4.15 €

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