Mürbeteig

shortcrust pastry

noun MUER-buh-tyke Rare

Usage Note

Mürbeteig is a crumbly pastry made from flour, fat, and little liquid — the German equivalent of shortcrust. It is used for Quiche, Obsttorte (fruit tart), and biscuits. The texture (mürbe = crumbly) gives the name.

Examples

"Den Mürbeteig kalt stellen, bevor man ihn ausrollt."

Natural Translation

Refrigerate the shortcrust pastry before rolling it out.

Literal Translation

The shortcrust-pastry cold place, before one it rolls-out.

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