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Perfect Sweet Tart And Tartlet Crust

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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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1
Calories: 125.5
Dietary: Vegetarian
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
  • 14 teaspoon Butter; unsalted (1 3/4
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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