Soy-Free Sesame Pastry

Delight your taste buds with these buttery, flaky Soy-Free Sesame Pastries, perfect for snacking or serving as a crowd-pleasing appetizer! Made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and a generous sprinkle of nutty sesame seeds, this recipe ditches soy for a wholesome twist on classic pastries. The dough is carefully chilled for optimal flakiness and brushed with an indulgent egg wash for a golden, crisp finish. Ready in just an hour, these pastries bake to perfection in under 20 minutes and pair beautifully with soups, dips, or a hot cup of tea. Elevate your baking repertoire with this easy, irresistibly textured treat that’s free of soy but full of flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 grams all-purpose flour
• 150 grams unsalted butter
• 60 milliliters cold water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 50 grams sesame seeds
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.

Step 3

Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add to the flour mixture.

Step 4

Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Step 5

Gradually add the cold water to the flour mixture, stirring with a fork until the dough begins to come together.

Step 6

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth. Be careful not to overwork the dough.

Step 7

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.

Step 8

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about a 5mm thickness.

Step 9

Cut the dough into squares of approximately 10x10 cm.

Step 10

Sprinkle sesame seeds generously over each square, gently pressing them into the dough.

Step 11

In a small bowl, beat together the egg yolk and milk to create an egg wash.

Step 12

Brush the egg wash over the top of the pastries.

Step 13

Transfer the sesame pastries to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 14

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

Step 15

Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.

Step 16

Serve the sesame pastries warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(544.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2381.0

Total Fat 166.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.8g
Cholesterol 518.0mg	0%
Sodium 1244.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 198.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.6g	0%
Total Sugars 2.1g
Protein 40.3g	0%

Vitamin D 24.7IU	0%
Calcium 139.0mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 526.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.1%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 32.3%