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Why add starch to strawberry biscuits: the secrets of making seasonal pastries
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Strawberry galette is one of the most popular summer desserts. The dish is not only very tasty, but also attractive. Especially when the berries are on the surface. And to keep their shape and caramelize, you need to sprinkle the dough base with starch.
The idea of making crispy strawberry biscuits with cornstarch was published on the Instagram page of food blogger Valeria Demchuk (mrs.demenchuk). The crispy dough is prepared simply in water.
Ingredients:
- oil - 70 ml
- water - 70 ml
- flour - 180 g
- baking powder - 1 tsp.
- sugar - 2 tbsp
- salt - a pinch
- corn starch - 1 tbsp
- strawberries - 250 g.
Method of preparation:
1. Sift the flour and baking powder into a deep bowl.
2. Mix the oil and water in a ladle.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Remove from the stove and immediately pour into the flour and baking powder.
5. Knead the dough and refrigerate for about an hour.
6. Mix the starch and sugar.
7. Roll out the dough on parchment paper.
8. Sprinkle with starch and sugar, put the sliced strawberries, and seal the edges.
9. Bake at 180 degrees for 20 minutes.