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Pecan Pie

This is an American classic, but one that requires special attention to avoid cloying sweetness or a soggy crust. I like to toast the pecans before combining them with the other ingredients. And a moderate oven works better than a hot one.

Makes one 10-inch tart, to serve 6 - 8

INGREDIENTS

11/2 cups light corn syrup 3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup light brown sugar 4 eggs

2 egg yolks

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 recipe Sugar Dough (see separate recipe page 17)

11/2 cups pecan halves

METHOD

1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2In a large skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans, shaking frequently, for about 7 minutes or until golden and fragrant.

3Place the corn syrup, sugars, eggs, and egg yolks in a mixing bowl. Beat well.

4Heat the butter in a small skillet over medium heat until it turns brown and has as nutty aroma. Stir it into the corn syrup mixture.

5Line a 10-inch tart pan with the Sugar Dough. Arrange the pecan halves in the bottom of the shell. Ladle the filling over the pecans.

6Bake the tart for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted near the center comes out clean. Remove and let cool at room temperature.

7Cut into wedges and serve with rum-flavored whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck

Sugar Dough

Makes about 1 1/2 pounds or two 9-inch tart shells

INGREDIENTS

21/3 cups cake or pastry flour 1/3 cup sugar

1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into small pieces

2egg yolks

1 or 2 tablespoons heavy cream

METHOD

1In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine the flour and sugar. Add the butter and process until the texture resembles fine meal.

2In a small bowl, whisk together the yolks and 1 tablespoon of the cream. Scrape into the machine and process until a ball begins to form, using the additional tablespoon of cream, if necessary. Remove the dough from the machine, and on a lightly floured surface, press down into a circle. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least

1 hour.

3Use as needed.

Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck

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Wolfgang Puck Model BCM00020 manual Pecan Pie, Sugar Dough
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