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Pate Sucree (Sweet Tart Dough)

Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Resting Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Tart

Equipment

  • Hand mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Food Scale
  • Bench Scraper

Materials

  • 250 g unsalted non-dairy butter 1 cup
  • 200 g powdered sugar 1 1/2 cups
  • 3 tbsp flax egg see recipe below
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 500 g All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • In a bowl, cream the sugar and butter together.
  • Add the flax egg 1 tbsp at a time and mix well until combined. Add the vanilla extract.
  • Sift flour in and mix with a rubber spatula until no more dry bits of flour.
  • Fraiser (Push the dough together with the bench scraper) until everything is combined.
  • Put in plastic wrap and chill for at least an hour.
  • Divide it into two and place one half between two big sheets of parchment paper. Roll to as thin and even as you can (about 1/8 in).
  • Drape over the the tart dish and push gently to smooth any cracks and patch any holes. Chill for 20-30 minutes and you are ready to use it.