SWEET PASTRY DOUGH

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Great pastry for tarts. This is a recipe I altered from a tea party cook book. I use it all the time. It's particularly great for a cherry almond pie.

Provided by Lady of shallot

Categories     Pie

Time 25m

Yield 4 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons powdered sugar
8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut in small pieces
2 egg yolks
4 tablespoons ice water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Mix flour, salt and sugar.
  • Cut in butter until crumbly.
  • Mix beaten egg yolks,ice water and vanilla together.
  • Mix into flour mixture until pastry just holds together.
  • Knead in plastic wrap until smooth.
  • Flatten; chill 1 hour.
  • To partially blind bake: Set oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Bake 15 to20 minutes, weighing pastry down with a layer of foil and dried beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.3, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 155.5, Sodium 298.9, Carbohydrate 46.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 10, Protein 6.3

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