Thin Butter Crust Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups pastry flour
1/2 tsp salt
12 tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold
about 7 tbsp water , ice cold

Directions:

1. Mix together the flour and salt. Cut the butter into pieces the size of a walnut (about 1 1/2 tablespoons). Mix the flour and butter together in a large bowl, using only your hands, until the butter begins to break up.
2. When the flour has just begun to pick up a little color from the butter , add the water, a bit at a time, and mix until the dough starts to come together. Since the exact amount of water needed will always vary, you have to develop a feel for how much to use.
3. Remove the dough from the bowl to a floured surface and knead briefly, just until the dough begins to smooth out. Wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate immediately. Allow the dough to rest for at least 30 minutes.
4. When ready to roll out the dough, divide it in half. Place one half on a floured surface; return the other half to the refrigerator. To roll out the dough, form each half into a flat circle and quickly roll it out in the shape required. Always roll the dough very thin (about 1/4 inch). Line the pie pan with one half and set aside the second half for the upper crust. Refrigerate until ready to use.
5. When assembling the pie, wet the edges where the two crusts join, to form a seal. Using your thumb and index finger, crimp them together. Make vents for the steam to escape.
VARIATION Roll out the dough in one piece and cut out circles 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter larger than the tartlet forms. Place the circles in the forms and line with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Add beans, rice or pie beads. Prebake blind at 350 degrees. Cooking time is determined by final use.
Jasper White's Cooking from New England by Jasper White Biscuit Books

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	10867.66 Kcal (45501 kJ)
Calories from fat	10140.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1126.75g	1733%
Cholesterol	2915.4mg	972%
Sodium	1356.56mg	57%
Potassium	742.1mg	16%
Total Carbs	212.94g	71%
Sugars	89.91g	360%
Dietary Fiber	4.73g	19%
Protein	23.02g	46%
Vitamin A	13.6mg	452%
Calcium	431.2mg	43%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	561.4 Kcal (2350 kJ)
Calories from fat	523.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	58.21g	1733%
Cholesterol	150.6mg	972%
Sodium	70.08mg	57%
Potassium	38.34mg	16%
Total Carbs	11g	71%
Sugars	4.64g	360%
Dietary Fiber	0.24g	19%
Protein	1.19g	46%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	452%
Calcium	22.3mg	43%

* 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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