Basic Tart Crust – Tortenboden
Tortenboden is a traditional German tart crust that is often used as a base for various sweet and savory tarts.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 stick Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 unit Egg yolk
- 2 tablespoon Ice water
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk and ice water. Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, pulsing until the dough comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a tart pan.
- Press the dough into the pan and trim any excess. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool before filling.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.