A) Ordinary Pie Paste

Name: Ordinary Pie Paste
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 30 g (1 oz) salt; 2 eggs; 1 kg (2¼ lb) sifted flour; 250 g (9 oz) butter; (The quantity of water can vary slightly according to the type of flour used; best quality flour tends to absorb more water.); 4 dl (14 fl oz or 1¾ U.S. cup) water; (The quantity of water can vary slightly according to the type of flour used; best quality flour tends to absorb more water.)

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Le Guide Culinaire

By Auguste Escoffier

Published 1903

About

Ingredients

1 kg (2¼ lb) sifted flour
250 g (9

Europe
France
Vegetarian

Method

Make a bay with the flour and place in the centre the salt, water, eggs and butter and make into a paste in the usual manner. Knead the paste twice to ensure its complete and smooth amalgamation. Roll into a ball, wrap in a cloth and keep in a cool place until required.