4309 Fine Quality Short Paste

For Flans and Fruit Tarts

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Medium

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By Auguste Escoffier

Published 1903

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Ingredients

  • 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) sifted flour
  • 10

Method

Make a well in the flour, place the salt, sugar, egg, the softened butter and water in the centre; mix the flour gradually into the other ingredients until it is incorporated and forms a paste. Mix for a moment then knead it twice as for ordinary short paste; roll in a ball and keep in a cool place wrapped in a cloth.