I learned this recipe many years ago with the books of my favorite Italian pastry chef, Luca Montersino. Since then it has become my favorite recipe as a base for my much-requested Lemon Pie.
It is a very easy recipe to achieve and, in addition, it helps a little to lower stress levels, since the fact of touching the ingredients directly with the hands becomes a kind of therapy that never fails.
Dare to try it and tell me the result later.
Place the flour on a flat, clean surface and make a hole in the center. You can do it in a bowl, if you prefer.
Add the glass sugar, butter, eggs, salt, vanilla and lemon zest in the center.
Mix directly with your hands, from the inside out, until mixing all the ingredients.
Sprinkle a little flour on the surface and start kneading the dough as shown in the video, until you get a smooth dough that does not stick to your fingers.
Cover the dough with clear paper and let it sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes before using it.
By Alicia Santana
