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Classic shortcrust pastry recipe for the tart – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

Shortcrust pastry? Recipe This is perfect for tarts. The one that – we guarantee – will not disappoint you, because it is perfectly balanced and ready to welcome your favorite jam.

Which sugar to use to make shortcrust pastry?

Classic shortcrust pastry wants it caster sugarbut it can also be prepared with lo icing sugar, muscovado or brown sugar. In the first case the pasta will become very crumbly, almost sandy and will tend to melt in the mouth; with brown sugar it will be more rustic and easier to crumble; the moscovado has a slight liquorice taste, which should be taken into account: you can avoid flavoring the mixture with lemon zest or you will have to use more, and also choose a jam with a strong flavour.

Which flour to use for shortcrust pastry?

You can also use 50% wholemeal or spelled flour to mix with 00 flour: in this case the dough will have a less fine consistency. If desired, you can add a pinch of yeast, which will give the dough a little softness. You can replace lemon zest with vanilla, cinnamon, licorice in powder. For the cocoa version, use 30 g, removing 30 g of flour. We offer you the classic recipe to prepare a buttery tart that melts in your mouth.

Delicious cakes: many recipes to make today in company – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

What better than many delicious cakes to celebrate World Cake Day? Established in 2015, its aim is to convey the pleasure not only of eating sweets, but of preparing them with your own hands, also showing those who feel a big mess that bringing cakes and desserts to life is fun and relaxing. As well as obviously an effort that in the end is amply rewarded by the pleasure of dessert and sharing.

Look for your special assistant to help you prepare cakes, desserts and biscuits, because cooking together with those you love is always a good idea. Share with adults and children carefree moments of joy in the name of gluttony.

Below you will find our best, most colorful and flavourful cakes, test yourself and try them all.

Our delicious cakes

10 winter breakfasts, sweet and savory, good and healthy – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

A healthy breakfast is essential to face the cold season. This is why we advise you to abandon biscuits, croissants and rusks to try ours winter breakfasts. We offer both sweet and savory options, and all with a healthy focus. Because a butter croissant is a joy for the palate to indulge in every now and then, but unfortunately it is not balanced from a nutritional point of view.

Why is it important to have breakfast?

With breakfast we break the night fast and we activate the metabolism. Furthermore, with the right breakfast, we avoid sudden attacks of hunger during the morning. If we don’t eat adequately first thing in the morning, we risk slowing down our metabolism and not having enough energy to face daily challenges.

How should a healthy breakfast be made?

There perfect breakfast exists. It is the one composed of:

a source of carbohydrates: which can be oat flakes, bread or flours (oats or wholemeal, for example);
a source of protein: eggs, Greek yogurt, low-fat cheeses;
a source of good fats: dried fruit, sugar-free dried fruit cream, extra virgin olive oil, avocado, but also dark chocolate, minimum 70%;
a source of vitamins and mineral salts: fruit or vegetables.

One of these nutrients must be present at every breakfast. Only in this way will we be able to have the energy necessary to face the day healthy and without feeling weighed down. But please note: all different types of nutrients must be alternated. No to the same breakfast every day.

Rush: a great enemy

Breakfast represents 20-25% of our daily energy needs, so it deserves the right amount of time to be prepared and enjoyed. Are you always in a hurry? Don’t worry: many of the breakfasts we offer can be also prepare the night before. This is the case of protein crêpes, protein pancakes, light savory pies, rice and milk and porridge.

10 perfect winter breakfasts, sweet and savory

Ready to revolutionize your breakfasts? Prepare to be varied, to be surprised and above all to feel full of energy.