Flo Braker

Classic Sweet Almond Pastry

Preparation info
  • Makes two

    8

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Flo Braker

Published 1984

  • About

This sweet crust can resist moisture from a filling longer than other sweet crusts.

This is the foundation for Melon and Lime Curd Tart.

Ingredients

  • 7 ounces (1 ¾ sticks) unsalted butter
  • 5 ounces (1 scant

Method

Making the Dough

Prepare as for Classic Sweet Pastry according to the directions, using the hand or heavy-duty mixer methods with the following difference:

Ingredient Preparation

Add the almond extract to the egg with the vanilla. Grind the nuts in a nut grinder or other rotary-type grater until they