Besan Chickpea Flour Pastry Recipe

Ingredients for Besan Chickpea Flour Pastry

• Besan Flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup olive oil
• Cold Water

How to Make Besan Chickpea Flour Pastry

1. Combine 1 ½ cups besan chickpea flour and ½ teaspoon salt in a food processor.
2. With the food processor running, gradually add ¼ cup olive oil until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
3. With the food processor running, slowly add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until a slightly sticky, malleable dough forms (about 4-6 tablespoons).
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface or between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently roll out to your desired thickness.
5. **To bake a blind crust:** Prick the pastry all over with a fork. Line the pastry with parchment paper and fill with pie weights, dried beans, or rice.
6. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and parchment paper and bake for another 5 minutes, or until lightly golden.
7. Let the crust cool completely before adding your favorite filling.