Pate Sucree

7 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter
  • 4 to 6 tablespoons ice water
  • 2 large egg yolks, slightly beaten

Directions

  1. 1
    For the By-Hand Method:
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, mix The Drys together.
  3. 3
    Cut in The Fats with a pastry blender, your fingers, or 2 knives until coarse crumbs form.
  4. 4
    Stir in The Liquids just until a dough forms.
  5. 5
    For the Food Processor Method:
  6. 6
    Process the Drys in the processor bowl for 2 seconds to mix.
  7. 7
    Add the fats and pulse until coarse crumbs form.
  8. 8
    With the motor running, pour The Liquids through the feed tube.
  9. 9
    Process for 30 seconds more or just until a dough forms.
  10. 10
    Chill 30 min.
  11. 11
    Shape, then freeze 15 min.
  12. 12
    To Partially Bake: Bake at 400F for 10 min.
  13. 13
    To Completely Bake: Bake at 400F for 14 to 15 min.

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