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Pastry Dough

Pasta Frolla

Mary Ann Esposito

This is a pastry dough that I use for the Easter pie in my first book, Ciao Italia, and in filled tarts. It is very versatile and easy to work with. Do not overmix the dough or it will be tough.

Makes two 10-inch pastry shells

INGREDIENTS

2 cups King Arthur™ Unbleached, All-Purpose Flour
1 cup pastry flour
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, at room temperature, cut into small pieces
1 large egg, beaten
5 to 6 tablespoons cold water

DIRECTIONS

In a bowl, mix the flours, salt, and sugar. Add the butter and work it in until the mixture is the texture of coarse cornmeal. Add the beaten egg and just enough water to make a pliable dough. Do not over mix. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight before using.

This recipe is featured in show 1706 - Students in the Kitchen.

This recipe is from Nella Cucina by Mary Ann Esposito.

item recipe is featured in Episode 1706 of Season 17.

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Comments

carol amendolare

December 13, 2012 at 12:57am | Permalink

the printed measurements for your pasta frolla are different from what you describe in the video.For instance printed says 2 cups ap flour and 1c pastry,on the video you say 2 1/2 cups ap flour,printed says 2 T sugar,video says 1/2 cup,printed say 1 egg,video say 1 egg and 1 yolk,there are other difference also.I,m glad I noticed the diffences before I made the dough.I don't know what it would have tasted like.

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carol amendolare

December 13, 2012 at 12:57am | Permalink

the printed measurements for your pasta frolla are different from what you describe in the video.For instance printed says 2 cups ap flour and 1c pastry,on the video you say 2 1/2 cups ap flour,printed says 2 T sugar,video says 1/2 cup,printed say 1 egg,video say 1 egg and 1 yolk,there are other difference also.I,m glad I noticed the diffences before I made the dough.I don't know what it would have tasted like.