Perfect Sweet Tart And Tartlet Crust
Description
This International appetizer features Butter; unsalted (1 3/4. It delivers smooth, comforting richness. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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sticks) 2 1/3 c Flour Pinch salt 3 T Sugar 2 Egg yolks beaten =WITH= 4 T Ice water - to 5 T In the food processor,
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cut the butter into the flour.
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Add the salt and sugar.
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Do not overwork.
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Little by little add the egg yolks and water.
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Process 15 to 20 seconds.
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Turn p[astry onto a floured board, and
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blend the pastry by pressing it into a ball and then kneading it quickly with the heel of your hand until no lumps remain.
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As with all pastry, work as quickly as possible, and use as little additional flour as possible to avoid toughening the dough.
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Chill dough at least 20 minutes.
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After chilling,
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roll 1/8 inch thick and
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cut into shapes slightly larger than the tart or tartlet pans.
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Press pastry into the tartlet (or tart) pans and cut off excess with your thumb.
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Chill in pans before baking.
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Any unused pastry can be tightly wrapped and chilled or frozen for future use.
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To bake: Use foil and weight down with beans or use other tart tins to line the tart.
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Preheat oven to 375^.
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Bake the shells for 15 to 17 (??) minutes.
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When they seem to be coloring slightly around the edges,
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remove the top pans and return pastry to oven to dry out.
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Do not brown.
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Cool the shells on racks.
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If not to be used immediately, store in a tightly covered plastic container in the freezer.
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Thaw before using.
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Can also use small muffin tins for appetizers.
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It's about the right size for the Chocolate Victoria's.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 125.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14.2g22%
- Saturated Fat 8.9g45%
- Cholesterol 37.6mg13%
- Sodium 112.5mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 0.2g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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