PASTA FROLLA--ITALIAN SWEET PASTRY DOUGH

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Very versatile sweet dough...use with Almond Tart recipe which is among mine posted. From a booklet given to me by Alitalia Airlines.

Provided by Mamie37

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 1 single crust

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 freshly grated lemons, zest of or 1 orange
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
1 large egg, beaten lightly
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and zest.
  • Cut in the butter, until it resembles coarse meal.
  • Add the egg and the vanilla and toss the mixture until incorporated.
  • Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead very lightly, forming into a disk.
  • Chill, wrapped in plastic at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Let the dough stand at room temperature until softened, but still firm enough to roll out.

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