Cuisinart FP-14 - Manual (Page 77)

16
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 for ms 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 r ecipe 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.