Sammartina Recipe

Name: Sammartina
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 8 ounces sweet butter, slightly softened, plus additional for tart pan; 4 large egg yolks, beaten; 2 tablespoons orange-scented liqueur, Cointreau or Grand Marnier; Finely grated zest of 1 lemon; Finely grated zest of 1 orange; 1/2 cup white raisins, plumped in warm water; 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and lightly toasted; 1/2 cup blanched almonds, chopped and lightly toasted; Confectioners sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
8 ounces sweet butter, slightly softened, plus additional for tart pan
4 large egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons orange-scented liqueur, Cointreau or Grand Marnier
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
Finely grated zest of 1 orange
1/2 cup white raisins, plumped in warm water
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and lightly toasted
1/2 cup blanched almonds, chopped and lightly toasted
Confectioners sugar

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, salt, and 8 ounces butter and beat until smooth.
3
Add the egg yolks, one at a time, incorporating each thoroughly.
4
Add the liqueur, the citrus zests, the raisins, walnuts, and almonds, combining them well.
5
Press the dough evenly into a buttered 10- to 12-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.
6
Bake the pastry for 25 to 30 minutes or until it is deeply golden.
7
Cool the pastry on a rack for 10 minutes before removing the tart pans ring.
8
Permit the pastry to cool thoroughly before dusting it generously with confectioners sugar.
9
Cut the pastry into wedges, serving it with cold, ambered wine.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, 8 ounces sweet butter, slightly softened, plus additional for tart pan, and more.

Yes, Sammartina falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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