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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 1 3/4 cups |
| salt: 1/2 tsp |
| salted butter: 1/2 cup (chilled) |
| eggs: 1 (yolk) |
| lemon juice: 1/4 tsp |
French Tart Pastry
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Prep Time
0 min -
Cook Time
30 min -
Servings
1 serving(s)
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- Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Add the butter, Rub into the flour until mixtureresembles fine bread crumbs.
- In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons ice water. Add to the flour mixture. With a fork, toss gently to mix and moisten.
- Press the dough into a rough ball. If it is too dry, add 1 tablespoon water. Turn onto the work surface or a pastry board.
- With the heel of your hand, push small portions of dough away from you, smearing them on the surface.
- Continue moxing the dough in this way until it feels pliable and can be peeled off the surface easily.
- Press the dough into a smooth ball, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.