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Buckwheat Tart

17/11/2023

The buckwheat tart is a rustic and delicious dessert, originating from the Alpine area and particularly popular in Trentino-Alto Adige. Let’s look at the ingredients and the procedure to make this tasty tart.

Ingredients

  • 200 g of buckwheat flour
  • 100 g of all-purpose flour
  • 150 g of cold butter, cut into cubes
  • 100 g of sugar
  • 1 whole egg and 1 yolk
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon

For the filling:

  • 300 g of blueberry or raspberry jam, to choose based on your preference
  • Icing sugar (optional, for decoration)

Preparation

  1. First, in a bowl, combine the two types of flour with the pinch of salt and sugar.
  2. Add the cold butter cubes and start to work with the fingertips until you get a crumbly mixture.
  3. Make a well in the center and add the whole egg, the yolk, and the grated lemon zest. Quickly knead until you form a ball of pastry dough which you will wrap in cling film and let rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
  4. After the resting time, roll out 2/3 of the pastry dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 3-4 mm.
  5. Butter and flour a tart pan and transfer the pastry dough, trying to cover the bottom and edges evenly. Trim the excess from the edges.
  6. Prick the bottom of the pastry with the tines of a fork, then spread the chosen jam over it.
  7. With the remaining dough, create strips for the lattice cover or shapes at your discretion.
  8. Arrange the strips or shapes over the jam, then bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 30 minutes or until the pastry has taken on a nice golden color.
  9. Let cool completely, then, if you wish, dust with icing sugar before serving.

Curiosity

The buckwheat tart is often associated with Tyrolean tradition and is prepared in different variations depending on the area. For example, in Trentino, the combination with blueberry jam is very common, while in Alto Adige, raspberry jam is often the preferred choice. The rustic and slightly nutty flavor of buckwheat perfectly complements the sweetness and acidity of the jam, creating a unique balance of flavors.

Buckwheat Tart