Pastry Dough
This sweet pastry dough comes together in a mixer in a few minutes and needs only five ingredients. Confectioner's sugar dissolves fully into the butter, which gives a fine, smooth crumb rather than a grainy one. The recipe recommends European-style butter, since its higher fat content adds richness and a better texture. Mix briefly, chill the dough, and it is ready to roll for tart shells and other bakes.
Instructions
Put the flour, butter and confectioner's sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer, or use a hand-held mixer in a large bowl. Mix until the mixture looks like small peas.
Turn the mixer to low speed and add the two eggs and the extra yolk. Mix only until everything is well combined, which takes about 25 seconds.
Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap. Chill it for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
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