Any kind of shortening (fat) can be used for making pastry. Butter makes a melt-in-the-mouth delicious pastry.
Filo pastry is relatively low in fat compared to other types of pastry, as it is made primarily from flour and water, with a small amount of oil or melted butter brushed between the layers. Typically, commercial filo pastry contains about 1-2 grams of fat per serving, depending on the brand and preparation method. However, the total fat content can increase significantly depending on the fillings and any additional fats used in cooking. Always check the nutritional label for specific information.
A pastry blender is used to incorporate fat into flour while still allowing lumps of the fat to remain. This allows the resulting baked good to develop layers where the fat melts during baking.
A pastry blender is used to incorporate fat into flour while still allowing lumps of the fat to remain. This allows the resulting baked good to develop layers where the fat melts during baking.
In shortcrust pastry, the typical ratio of fat to flour is about 1:2, meaning for every part of fat, there are two parts of flour. In contrast, pâte sucrée, which is a sweet pastry, often has a higher fat content, with a common ratio of 1:1.5 or even 1:1, resulting in a richer and sweeter dough. This difference in fat content contributes to the texture and flavor variations between the two types of pastry.
Phyllo pastry,Suet pastry,Puff pastry,Choux pastry
Short crust pastry is a type of pastry made with flour, fat (such as butter), and water. It is commonly used in baking for making pies, tarts, quiches, and other pastry-based dishes. The pastry is known for its crumbly texture and is often used as a base for both sweet and savory dishes.
Butter, margarine and vegetable oil, or solid vegetable fats like Kremelta or Crisco. Lard (animal fat) is not used so much nowadays though may still be found in pastry. Coconut fat may be used too.
You can't use oil in pastry. You need solid shortening so that you have layers of fat and flour. That is what makes it flaky. ...................... Oil can be used in making pastry, but as has been said, the resulting pastry will not be flaky, but crumbly. One can temporarily thicken some types of oil (especially pure olive oil) by refrigerating it. But the oil warms and returns to liquid state so quickly that it is not possible to produce flaky pastry with it.
If the fat used in the pastry melts then it takes longer and everything is warmer and the fat picks up more flour grains than it should this means the flour is unable to absorb enough water and the pastry will crumble and be difficult to roll out. :)
There is really no reason, it just is in a pastry because you need oil to make it
Short pastry is a type of pastry made with a high proportion of fat to flour, resulting in a crumbly and tender texture. It is commonly used in baking for making pies, tarts, and pastries due to its ability to hold fillings and create a flaky crust.
They are both types of pastry.