Orange Tart Shell

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. flour
  • 1/4 tsp. grated orange peel
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 8 Tbsp. cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, orange peel and salt.
  2. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually drizzle water over flour mixture, stirring and tossing with fork until dough cleans side of bowl and is not dry or crumbly.
  4. Shape into a ball.
  5. Wrap; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  6. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface into 11-inch circle.
  7. Carefully fit into 9 x 1-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
  8. Trim dough flush with rim of pan.
  9. Gently pinch edges to stand about 1/16-inch above rim of pan.
  10. Prick bottom of shell with a fork; place in freezer 5 minutes.
  11. Line tart shell with aluminum foil; fill with dried beans or uncooked rice.
  12. Bake in lower third of 425° oven for 8 minutes; remove beans and foil.
  13. Continue baking 6 minutes or until bottom of tart shell is almost golden.
  14. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

270 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.8g 6% DV
Total Fat 20.5g 26% DV
Carbs 19.1g 7% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9693.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 34.8mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 53.8mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 171mcg 19% DV
Calcium 18.3mg 1% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% 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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