Canola Oil Pastry
This canola oil pastry is easy for any baker to make! No need for pastry knives, just freeze the pre-measured canola oil the night before. The frozen oil acts like a solid fat but with all the health benefits of canola oil, low in saturated fat and trans-fat free. You can use the dough for sweet or savoury fillings.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking powder
- 2/3 cup (150 mL) canola oil, chilled in freezer for 2 hours
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) ice water
- 1 egg, beaten slightly
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) vinegar
Directions
- In a food processor, add flour, salt, and baking powder. Pulse once or twice to combine ingredients.
- Add cold/frozen canola oil. Pulse again once or twice.
- Combine water, egg and vinegar in a small bowl.
- With food processor running, slowly pour liquid ingredients through the chute. Turn off machine as soon as ingredients are mixed, about 10 seconds.
- Turn dough out onto floured board. Divide dough in half. Roll out dough on floured surface.
- Use immediately or wrap each dough ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
Note: canola oil can be frozen overnight
Makes: 2 crusts.
Nutritional Analysis
Serving Size: 1 slice
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 200
Total Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Sodium: 130 mg
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Fibre: 2 g
Protein: 5 g