Tart Crust By Hand

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar texture.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while reducing refined sugar.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal acts as a binding agent for vegan options.

Mix 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp granulated sugar in a bowl.

Combine 3/4 cup cubed and cold unsalted butter with the flour mixture until the butter is the size of a pea. Do not overmix.

Add 1 egg yolk and 1/4 cup milk to the mixture and mix well.

Gather the dough into a ball and place it on a sheet of parchment paper.

Cover with another sheet of parchment paper and roll out to 0.5-0.7 cm (3/16-1/4") thick.

Flip the dough over and peel back the parchment paper to remove wrinkles.

Ensure the dough is at least 1" (2.5 cm) wider than the tart dish.

Remove the top parchment paper and press the dough into the bottom and sides of the dish without stretching it to avoid tearing or shrinking.

Trim the edge and flute the edge of the crust.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes before baking.

Cooking Techniques

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