Pâte Brisée

This versatile dough can be used for sweet or savory treats..

2cups unbleached, all-purpose flour

1teaspoon table salt

16tablespoons (½ pound;

2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into ½-inch cubes

¼cup ice water

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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Cuisinart FP-12DC manual Pâte Brisée, This versatile dough can be used for sweet or savory treats
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