Easy Sweet Tart Dough Recipe

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option while margarine can be more economical.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and can add a caramel flavor.

Get soft butter into a mixing bowl.

Add one egg into the bowl with the butter.

Use a mixer to break down the butter for about a minute.

Sift in the icing sugar and mix until combined.

Cream the butter and sugar mixture for about 30 seconds.

Slow the mixer down and add one tablespoon of vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

Sift in the flour slowly to avoid a dust cloud.

Mix until the dough comes together, being careful not to overwork it.

Use a bowl scraper to gather the dough together.

Split the dough into two equal discs.

Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and flatten to a uniform thickness.

Chill the discs in the refrigerator before rolling out.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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