Pate Sucree
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar Pinch salt 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into bits 1 large egg, beaten lightly 1 to 2 tablesp ice water In a large bowl w...
Ingredients
- 11/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3tablespoons sugar
- 1large egg, beaten lightly
- 1to 2 tablesp ice water
Directions
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar Pinch salt 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into bits 1 large egg, beaten lightly 1
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Add the egg and 1 tablespoon of the water, toss the mixture until the liquid is incorporated, adding 1 more tablespoon of water if the mixtu
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Knead the dough lightly with the heel of your hand against a smooth surface for a few seconds to distribute the fat evenly and re-form it in
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Dust the dough with flour and chill it, wrapped in waxed paper, for 1 hour
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PATE SUCREE: PROCESSOR METHOD: In a food processor fitted with the plastic or steel blade combine the flour, sugar, salt, and butter and pro
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In a bowl combine the egg with 1 tablespoon of the water and sprinkle it over the flour mixture
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Process the mixture until it comes together in large pieces about the size of pebbles and transfer the dough to a work surface
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If the mixture is dry, sprinkle it with 1 more tablespoon water