Unlock a world of baking possibilities with our game-changing versatile pastry dough recipe. This kitchen staple boasts a perfectly balanced combination of flakiness and rich flavor, making it ideal for an array of delectable creations – from buttery croissants to elegant tarts. Our innovative use of oat milk paired with cold butter yields a tender, pliable dough that’s a joy to work with and consistently delivers golden, crisp results. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a curious beginner, this adaptable dough will become your go-to canvas for culinary masterpieces. Recipe for fruit filling here
Ingredients
| Warm water (105-110 °F) | cup | ¼ |
| Active dry yeast | teaspoon | 2 ¼ |
| Oat milk (room temp) | cup | ½ |
| Large egg | egg | 1 |
| Granulated sugar | cup | ¼ |
| Salt | teaspoon | 1 |
| Unsalted butter (cold) | tablespoons | 14 |
| Flour | cups | 2 ½ |
| Egg wash (1 large egg, 2 tablespoons whole milk) | – | – |
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until the yeast becomes foamy.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the oat milk, egg, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Add the yeast mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until well incorporated.
- Gradually add the flour to the mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and gradually fold it into the dough. The dough should have chunks of butter throughout, giving it a flaky texture when baked.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently until it comes together. Be careful not to over-knead; the dough should remain somewhat loose with visible butter pieces.
- Shape the dough into a ball, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
- Before baking, prepare the egg wash by whisking together 1 large egg and 2 tablespoons of whole milk.
- When ready to use, roll out the dough on a floured surface and shape as desired. Brush the surface with the egg wash before baking to achieve a golden-brown finish.
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