Description
Flaky and versatile gluten-free pastries that can be filled with sweet or savory fillings, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (85 g)
- 2 cups gluten-free flour blend (e.g., 1 cup brown rice flour, 1 cup white rice flour, ½ cup tapioca starch)
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for sweet versions)
- 3–4 tablespoons ice water
- Egg wash (optional, or egg alternative)
- Filling of choice (e.g., jam, cheese, shredded chicken)
Instructions
- Cut the cold butter into the gluten-free flour blend, xanthan gum, salt, and sugar until it resembles coarse cornmeal.
- Add ice water a tablespoon at a time until the dough just holds together.
- Wrap the dough and chill for at least 30–60 minutes.
- Roll the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut into circles or rectangles.
- Add about 2 tablespoons of filling per pastry and fold, sealing the edges with a fork.
- Chill the filled pastries for 10–15 minutes on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Keep all ingredients and tools cold for the best flaky texture. Use a reliable scale to measure flours by weight for consistent results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg