Anna Olson Pate Sucree Food

FLAKY SWEET PASTRY (PATE SUCREE)

Steps:

• Place 1 cup of the flour, the butter, sugar and salt, into a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Process 10 seconds, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the ice water and pulse 10 to 15 times, just until the mixture begins to come together (do not let it form a ball). Empty the dough out of the machine onto a floured work surface and gather together by pressing lightly. If the dough seems too sticky, gently incorporate more flour. Shape into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before proceeding with recipe.

PATE SUCREE

Steps:

• By hand, with electric beaters or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and beat well, then add the vanilla.
• Sift the flour and salt into the bowl and mix until the dough comes together (it will be soft). Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap and chill until set, about 2 hours. Alternatively, the dough can be made in advance and frozen, thawing in the fridge before rolling.