Shortbread Crust Recipe

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Shortbread Crust
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Ingredients
4
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Nutrition
1761
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Working on a large flat surface, such as a pastry board, place the flour and the sugar in the center of the surface and mix together.
  3. Form a small depression or well in the center of the mound.
  4. Add the beaten egg yolk and the softened butter to the well, ten blend these with the dry mixture.
  5. Mix the ingredients thoroughly using your hands - there's no substitute for warm hands.
  6. Shape the dough into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap.
  7. Chill for at least 10 minutes.
  8. Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4-inch.
  9. You should have a circle of about 11 inches in diameter.
  10. For best results, roll out your dough between 2 sheets of waxed paper, then peel away the paper and cut the crust in a 9-inch circle.
  11. Place the circle inside a 9-inch springform pan.
  12. Prick the crust several times with a fork to keep the crust from puffing up during the baking.
  13. Place the springform pan in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until light brown.
  14. Allow to cool.
  15. Using the leftover dough, line the sides of the springform pan.
  16. Press the dough against the sides of the pan, smoothing it so as to have a continuous layer of crust all the way around the sides of the pan.
  17. Make sure that the side crust meets the bottom crust all the way around.
  18. Brush the reserved egg white onto the shell, covering the bottom and sides.
  19. This will seal the dough and keep it from becoming soggy.
  20. Set aside until ready to use.
  21. NOTE: For the Italian Cheesecake, add 1 ts of grated lemon rind and 1 ts of Amaretto Liqueur when adding the egg yolk and butter.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1761.3 Kcal (7374 kJ)
Calories from fat 889.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 98.81g 152%
Cholesterol 430.03mg 143%
Sodium 87.74mg 4%
Potassium 297.87mg 6%
Total Carbs 193g 64%
Sugars 50g 200%
Dietary Fiber 5.63g 23%
Protein 26.39g 53%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 10.4mg 58%
Calcium 83.9mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 439.23 Kcal (1839 kJ)
Calories from fat 221.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.64g 152%
Cholesterol 107.24mg 143%
Sodium 21.88mg 4%
Potassium 74.28mg 6%
Total Carbs 48.13g 64%
Sugars 12.47g 200%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 23%
Protein 6.58g 53%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 38%
Iron 2.6mg 58%
Calcium 20.9mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 42.7
    Points
  • 48
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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