Cuisinart FP-14DC manual Pâte Brisée, This versatile dough can be used for sweet or savory treats

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, or one double-crust pie, 24 servings

Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes plus 30 minutes for resting

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 on the dough speed setting until the mixture resembles 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 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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