Tart Pastry

Master the art of homemade pastry with this foolproof Tart Pastry recipe, a versatile foundation for sweet or savory creations. Made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and a touch of egg yolk, this pastry delivers a perfectly tender, flaky crust with minimal effort. Whether you're crafting a luscious fruit tart or a savory tartaret, the recipe comes together quickly in just 15 minutes of prep time. Key techniques, such as keeping the butter cold and chilling the dough before rolling, ensure professional-quality results every time. Elevate your baking with this essential recipe, ideal for everything from rustic galettes to elegant tart shells!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 125 grams Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 20 grams Granulated sugar (optional, for sweet pastry)
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 large Egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons Cold water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar (if using), and salt until evenly combined.

Step 2

Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter remaining.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and cold water until combined. Gradually add this mixture to the flour-butter mixture, stirring with a fork or your hands, until the dough just comes together. Add a teaspoon of cold water at a time if the dough feels too dry.

Step 4

Turn the dough onto a clean surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together. Form it into a flat disc and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.

Step 5

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This helps the butter firm up and reduces gluten development for a tender crust.

Step 6

When ready to use, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness and shape it to fit your tart tin.

Step 7

Chill the fitted tart dough in the tin for another 15 minutes before baking or filling, depending on your recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	444.6 grams (444.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1943

Total Fat 108.40g	139%
Saturated Fat 66.20g	331%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 457mg	152%
Sodium 1211mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 211.50g	77%
Dietary Fiber 6.80g	24%
Total Sugars 21.20g
Protein 29.60g	59%

Vitamin D 18IU	91%
Calcium 84mg	6%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 313mg	7%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.3%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 43.6%