French Tart Pastry

French Tart Pastry


1. Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Add the butter, Rub into the flour until mixtureresembles fine bread crumbs.

2. In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons ice water. Add to the flour mixture. With a fork, toss gently to mix and moisten.

3. Press the dough into a rough ball. If it is too dry, add 1 tablespoon water. Turn onto the work surface or a pastry board.

4. With the heel of your hand, push small portions of dough away from you, smearing them on the surface.

5. Continue moxing the dough in this way until it feels pliable and can be peeled off the surface easily.

6. Press the dough into a smooth ball, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.

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