Butter Crusts

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1/4 lb.) butter or margarine, cut into small pieces
  • 1 large egg yolk

Instructions

  1. In a food processor or bowl, combine flour and sugar. Add butter; whirl or rub in with your fingers until fine crumbs form. Add yolk; whirl or mix with a fork until dough holds together. Pat into ball.
  2. Divide dough into 6 equal portions. Firmly and evenly press each one over bottom and up sides of a 4 1/2-inch tart pan with removable rim. Set pans slightly apart on a 14- by 17-inch baking sheet.
  3. Bake in a 300° regular or convection oven until pale gold, 15 to 25 minutes; let cool at least 15 minutes. If making up to 1 day ahead, cool completely, wrap airtight, and store at room temperature.
  4. Nutritional analysis per crust.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

507 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.5g 23% DV
Total Fat 40.1g 51% DV
Carbs 25.2g 9% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 40mg 2% DV
Potassium 154.5mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 651.8mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 120.8mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 82mg 6% DV
Iron 3.7mg 21% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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