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PATE BRISEE: Makes 1 double crust or 2 single crust 9 or 10-inch pies.
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In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, salt and sugar.
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Add butter, and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
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8-10 seconds.
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With the machine running, add ice water in a slow steady stream through feed tube.
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Pulse until dough holds together without being wet or sticky; be careful not to process more than 30 seconds.
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To test, squeeze a small amount together; if it is crumbly, add more ice water, 1 tablespoons at a time.
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Divide dough into two equal balls.
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Flatten each ball into a disk, and wrap in platic.
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Transfer to the refrigerator, and chill at least 1 hour.
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Dough may be stored, frozen, for up to 1 month.
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Heat oven to 400F On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a thickness of 1/8-inch, and use a 9-inch pie pan.
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Crimp the edges decoratively.
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Chill untl firm.
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In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk and cream to makea glaze.
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Prick the bottom of the shell with a fork, brush the top edges with the glaze, and line with parchment paper.
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Weight and line the parchment paper with pie weights or dried beans and bake until the edges begin to turn brown, 10-15 minutes.
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Remove paper and weights; continue baking until golden brown, 7-10 minutes more.
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Let cool.
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TO MAKE FILLING: Combine cornstarch, cake flour, salt and sugar in a medium nonreactive saucepan over medium heat.
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Gradually add 2 cups cold water.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking constantly, about 4 minutes.
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Remove the pan from heat.
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Temper egg yolks by beating a small amount of hot mixture into the yolks before adding them to pan.
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Cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
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Remove the pan from heat, and whisk in the lemon juice and rind.
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Add the butter one piece at a time.
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Pour the mixture into a large bowl and let cool.
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Pour the filling into the cooled shell and refrigerate, covered with aluminum foil, until firm, about 1 hour.
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TO MAKE MERINGUE: Combine egg whites, sugar and salt in a heat-proof bowl.
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Set over a pan of simmering water; beat until warm and sugar is dissolved.
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Remove from heat; whip into stiff peaks.
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Spread the meringue ove pie so that it touches crust all around.
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Broil until brown, about 2 minutes, watching constantly.
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Serve at room temperarture.
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you can also place the pie in a 350F oven for 8-10 minutes to brown and cook the meringue.
