Pâte Brisèe

Question 1

Pâte brisèe recipe?

Answer 1

130 g plain flour
65 g butter
2.5 g salt
13 g sugar
3 g cold water
40 g eggs

Question 2

Pâte brisèe method?

Answer 2

1) Add the butter & sifted flour to a bowl & sablage the flour & butter together.

2) Add sugar & salt & combine everything together.

3) Create a well in the centre & add egg & cold water & combine.

4) Form dough into a disk, wrap, and chill.

5) Ideally allow the dough to rest for an hour or place in blast chiller for 7-10 mins.

6) Roll out the dough & line tart ring.

7) Add desired filling & bake at 175°C to 180°C for 25 mins.

Question 3

Pâte Brisèe uses?

Answer 3

Can be used for savoury & sweet recipes.

• Classic French apple tart
• Tart with fresh fruit & pastry cream,
• Quiche
• Pie
• Flan

Question 4

How can you store Pâte Brisèe & how long for?

Answer 4

Shortcrust pastry should be kept refrigerated covered in cling film for 1-2 days.