Pate Sucree

Directions

1. 1
   Whisk the cream and egg yolks together in a small bowl.
2. 2
   In a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and butter on medium speed until you have a coarse meal.
3. 3
   Gradually add the cream and yolks, and mix until just combined.
4. 4
   Do not overwork the dough.
5. 5
   Transfer the dough to a large work surface and bring it together with your hands to incorporate completely.
6. 6
   Divide the dough in half, shape into 1-inch-thick discs, and wrap one of them to freeze and use later.
7. 7
   If the dough is too soft, put in the refrigerator for 5 to 10 minutes to firm up a little.
8. 8
   If the dough is manageable, place it on a lightly floured work surface, sprinkle a little flour over the dough, and roll it out into a 1/4-inch-thick circle, flouring as necessary.
9. 9
   Starting at one side, roll and wrap the dough around the rolling pin to pick it up.
10. 10
    Unroll the dough over a 10-inch tart pan.
11. 11
    Gently fit the dough loosely into the pan, lifting the edges and pressing the dough into the corners with your fingers.
12. 12
    To remove the excess dough, roll the rolling pin lightly over the top of the tart pan for a nice clean edge, or work your way around the edge pinching off any excess dough with your fingers.
13. 13
    Chill for 1 hour.