Simple oil-based shortcrust chocolate roll

Simple oil-based shortcrust chocolate roll features a crumbly, tender, shortcrust base made with avocado oil, filled with a delightful chocolate hazelnut spread, that is rolled, then baked to golden brown. Perfect treat from breakfast to dessert.

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Simple oil-based shortcrust

This version of chocolate roll is so simple and quick to make you are going to make it time and again.

The shrotcrust is delightful and literally melts in your mouth. It is made with:

• all-purpose flour (I use organic, unbleached)
• egg
• cane sugar
• vegetable oil or light olive oil (I used avocado oil)
• vanilla bean paste or extract
• baking powder

Procedure

• In a large bowl, add the egg and the sugar. Blend well with a fork, then add the oil and vanilla. Mix well, then add the flour and baking powder. Mix everything, then work it with your hands until you get a smooth dough. Form it into a ball.
• Dust some flour on a piece of parchment paper, place the dough on top, flour the top, and with a floured rolling pin roll the dough to a rectangular shape, not too thin.
• Spread 2-3 tablespoons of chocolate spread leaving the edges clean.
• Roll up from the longest side until you get a roll, then close the two ends by folding them down onto themselves. Wrap the roll in the parchment and place it in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
• In the meantime, preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
• Unwrap the roll and place it on a baking tray. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, check it so it doesn't burn, it has to be a light golden.

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Slice the roll

Remove from the oven and leave to cool. Dust with icing sugar and cut into slices that look like small biscotti.

As a matter of fact, there are times I simply cut the slices as I need them, leaving the roll under a towel. It stays crumbly and does not harden even after three days. It has never lasted longer than that.

The shortcrust has a wonderful outside crispiness, yet once you bite in it delicately melt in your mouth. The chocolate is a delightful partner and lends a richness to the overall flavor. Coffee, milk, or tea are just waiting to be accompanied by this dessert.

Variations

Instead of the chocolate hazelnut spread, you can choose to fill the roll with:

• dark chocolate spread
• jam
• pistachio cream

More oil-based pastry crusts? Check these out:

Quince jam tart (crostata con marmellata di mele cotogne)

Vegan plum rosemary galette with olive oil crust

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