Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure with just a handful of ingredients? Let’s explore how you can transform simple flour, an egg, and milk into a delectable treat that will tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to indulge in fluffy, mouthwatering pastries that are sure to impress!
Ingredients
2 3/4 cups (350 g) of flour
1 egg
2 tablespoons of sugar
2 tablespoons of oil
6 tablespoons (90 ml) of freshly squeezed orange juice (for light pastries)
1/2 cup (120 ml) of warm milk
A pinch of salt
2 1/2 teaspoons (8 g) of dry yeast
1 tablespoon of melted butter
Powdered sugar (for sprinkling light pastries)
A little oil
Procedure
Kneading the Dough
Activate the Yeast: In a deep bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of sugar and 8 g of dry yeast. Stir in 120 ml of warm milk and allow the yeast to activate.
Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Mix in a room temperature egg, 2 tablespoons of oil, and freshly squeezed orange juice.
Add Flour: Gradually add flour mixed with a pinch of salt until you achieve a fine, soft dough.
Shaping the Pastries
Preparing the Dough: Press the dough into a bowl and make a well in the middle. Pour in melted butter and combine until absorbed.
Let it Rise: Cover the dough and let it rise for about 30 minutes until doubled in size.
Divide and Shape: Divide the dough into portions, shape them into balls, and let them rest.
Create Flower Shapes: Roll out each ball into a thin roll, then shape them into flowers.
