Pâte brisée
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Pâte brisée is a richer, more delicate form of shortcrust pastry than Pâte à foncer. The quantity here is rather large so either reduce by half or you can freeze the excess for up to 3 months.
Ingredients
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- 500g plain flour, sifted
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 pinches caster sugar
- 2 free range eggs
- 300g slightly soft butter, cut into cubes
- 30ml cold milk
Method
- Place the flour, salt, sugar, eggs and butter in a bowl and cream in the butter until it is well blended.
- Add the milk and mix until the dough holds together and is smooth.
- Roll into a ball, wrap in cling-film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before use.
Chef's notes
Work quickly and lightly and keep the kitchen as cool as possible.
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