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BASICS
PÂTE BRISÉE
Makes two single crust 9-inch tarts/pies (24 servings),
or one double-crust pie, (12 servings)
Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large
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 until the mixture resembles
coarse crumbs. Pour in water 1 tablespoon at a time,
and pulse 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 ready 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
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1 t e a s p o o n t a b l e s a l t
16 t a b l e s p o o n s (½ p o u n d ;
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c u b e s
¼ c u p i c e w a t e r
This versatile dough can be used for sweet or savory treats.