Description
Learn how to make tartlet shells from scratch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add butter and mix until crumbly.
- Stir in egg yolk and cold water.
- Knead the dough until smooth.
- Wrap the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and cut into circles.
- Press circles into tartlet pans.
- Pierce the bottom with a fork.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
Notes
- Use chilled ingredients for best results.
- Do not overwork the dough.
- Adjust baking time based on oven performance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet shell
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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