pajdeg

Swedish

Etymology

Compound of paj (“pie”) +‎ deg (“dough”). First attested in 1938.

Noun

pajdeg c

1. A dough for pies, a pie crust, such as pâte brisée or shortcrust pastry.
   • 1904 April 16, Anna Borgh, “Hushållsrön [Household Hints]”, in Barometern, page 6:

     En ganska god pajdeg, lämplig för enklare hushållning, tillagas på följande sätt […]

     A fairly good pie crust, suitable for simpler household use, is prepared in the following manner […]

   • 2024 June 18 (last accessed), “Så gör du smarta pajer i matlådan [Here's how to make smart pies for your lunchbox]”, in Aftonbladet Godare:

     Knåda ihop ingredienserna till pajdegen tills du har en fin deg.

     Knead the ingredients for the pie crust together until you have a smooth dough.

Synonyms

• (archaic) pastejdeg

See also

• mördeg (“sweeted shortcrust”)

References

• pajdeg in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)