Oil Pastry Recipe

A healthy alternative to butter pastry

What you need: 

• 2 cups ( 500 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ( 5 mL) salt
• 1/2 cup ( 125 mL) canola oil
• 4 tbsp ( up to 6 tbsp, 60 to 90 mL) ice-cold water

Instructions

1. Mix flour and salt into a bowl
2. Make a well in centre, add oil and mix with a fork until particles are the size of small peas
3. Mix in 4 tablespoons (60 mL) of water until dough almost lifts from side of bowl. If dough is dry, add more water, 1 tablespoon (15 mL) at a time
4. Dough is ready for use

Recipe adopted from Chateliane

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