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SWEET PASTRY (4 of 5)
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SUGAR IN PASTRY
Sugar in pastry has two functions, firstly it caramelises to produce the rich golden colour, the higher the sugar content the deeper the colour and generally a lower cooking temperature is required to prevent the product from burning.

Secondly, sugar has a dispersing or solvent effect on the action of the gluten formed from the flour and liquid. Higher sugar recipes such as shortbread produces a much shorter texture, sometimes shortbread pastes can be difficult to work because of both the high ratio of fat and sugar in the recipe.

When the rubbing in method is used the sugar, is mixed with the egg/liquid and added once the fat has been finely crumbed into the sieved flour.
sugar in pastry
Definition Preparation Methods Sugar in Pastry Types of Short Pastry