CHOCOLATE TART DOUGH

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Categories     Chocolate     Bake     Pastry

Yield makes enough for sixteen 2 1/4 inch tarts or two 9-inch tarts

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 tablespoons (141g) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3/4 cup (150g) sugar
Coarse salt
1 large egg
1 large egg white
2 1/2 cups (310g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Valrhona)
1 teaspoon (4g) baking powder

Steps:

  • Put the butter in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle along with the sugar and a pinch of salt. Beat until pale.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and egg white together. Add gradually to the butter, scraping the bowl often and beating until smooth.
  • Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder together. Add to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed only until blended.
  • Dump the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and divide in half. Shape each half into a small brick, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before rolling. The dough will keep for several days in the refrigerator and for 2 months in the freezer. Defrost before rolling.
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