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All Purpose Tart Dough

All Purpose Tart Dough

Originally from Baking with Dorie
Servings: 2 9 inch crusts

Equipment

  • Food processor - or
  • Stand Mixer
  • Mixing Bowl - small
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups AP flour
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/2 sticks Unsalted butter
  • 2 Eggs - large
  • 2 tsp Ice Water

Instructions

  • Blend flour, sugar, and salt in processor or mixer.
    2 1/2 cups AP flour, 2 tsp Sugar, 1 tsp Salt
  • Scatter in butter, grated or cut small.
    1 1/2 sticks Unsalted butter
  • Blend until oatmeal flake sized and mixture clumps when pressed together.
  • Separately, whisk together egg and water.
    2 Eggs, 2 tsp Ice Water
  • In three additions, blend in egg mixture.
  • Turn out and knead into a compact, flat disc. Split into two even pieces.
  • Sandwich in parchment and roll out thin (about 1/8-1/4 inch).
  • Chill in fridge for 1-6 hours.

Notes

This recipe makes a sturdy, workable, rich dough that rolls easily, holds its shape & crimping through baking, and doesn’t leak. It’s perfect for tarts, sweet or savory pies, and also hand pies.