Basic Tart Crust (Pate Sucree)

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   Add sugar to the butter and mix with a whisk.

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   Then add the egg yolk and mix well (but don't beat).

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   Add sifted cake flour and almond flour and mix.

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   At this point, rather than mixing with cutting motions, mix the dough well, pushing it against the bowl as you mix.

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   When the dough comes together, wrap in plastic wrap.

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   If you flatten it into a round disc when you wrap it, it will be easier to roll it out later (if you are using a round tart pan).

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   Let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

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   (If you can, leaving it in the refrigerator overnight is ideal).

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   Place the dough in between two pieces of plastic wrap and roll out with a rolling pin.

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    (Roll to 3mm or a little thicker for blind-baking).

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    Lift up one side of the plastic wrap and lay the crust over the tart pan.

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    Press the dough into the tart pan, starting from the center and moving outward.

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    Then lightly press the dough into the sides of the pan.

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    Cut off the extra dough by rolling the rolling pin over the tart pan.

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    Then press the dough firmly into the sides of the tart pan.

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    Pierce the dough a few times with a fork and then let it rest in the refrigerator, ideally for more than an hour (This will prevent the crust from shrinking in the oven).

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    Bake.

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    If blind-baking, bake for around 30 minutes at 355F/180C.

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    If filled, bake for 40-50 minutes at 355F/180C.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.