Pasta Frolla (Shortbread Dough)

Version 1 - Basic Shortbread Dough

Ingredients

• 1 kg of 00 flour
• 600 g of unsalted butter
• 350 g of granulated sugar
• Pinch of sea salt
• 1 whole large egg
• 5 egg yolks
• Vanilla extract
• Zest of orange or lemon

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix just until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.

Version 2 - Tart Dough

Ingredients

• 250 g of 00 flour
• 175 g of soft unsalted butter
• 100 g of powdered sugar
• 50 g of whole eggs
• 25 g of honey
• 1/2 vanilla bean
• 3 g of active dry yeast
• 2 g of sea salt

Preparation

Sift the flour, powdered sugar, and yeast. In a mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, then add the sifted ingredients, eggs, salt, and honey. Mix until the dough is formed. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.