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BASICS
PÂ
TE BRISÉE
Makes two single crust 9-inch tarts/pies, or one
double-crust pie, 24 servings
Approximate pr
eparation time: 5 minutes plus
30 minutes for resting
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the lar
ge
work bowl of the Cuisinart
®
Food Processor
. Add the
flour and salt and process for 10 seconds to sift. Evenly
add the butter and pulse on the dough speed setting
until the mixture r
esembles coarse crumbs. Pour in
water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse on the dough
speed setting until mixture
just
forms a dough – you
may not need all of the water. Divide dough equally into
two pieces and form each into a flat disc; wrap in plastic
and refrigerate until r
eady to use. This pastry also
freezes well for up to 6 months as long as it is well
wrapped.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 39 (6% from fat)
|
carb. 8g
|
pro. 1g
|
fat 0g
|
sat. fat 0g
|
chol. 0mg
|
sod. 98mg
|
calc. 2mg
|
fiber 0g
TIP:
For a sweet Pâte Brisée, follow the same recipe as
above except add 1½ tablespoons of granulated sugar
to the dry ingredients in the work bowl.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 47 (5% from fat)
|
carb. 10g
|
pro. 1g
|
fat 0g
|
sat. fat 0g
|
chol. 0mg
|
sod. 98mg
|
calc. 2mg
|
fiber 0g
2
CUPS
UNBLEACHED
,
ALL
-
PURPOSE
FLOUR
1
TEASPOON
TABLE
SALT
16
TABLESPOONS
(½
POUND
;
2
STICKS
)
UNSALTED
BUTTER
,
COLD
AND
CUT
INTO
½-
INCH
CUBES
¼
CUP
ICE
WATER
This versatile dough can be used for sweet or savory treats.