Low-Fat Sweet Pastry

* Exported from MasterCook *

Low-Fat Sweet Pastry

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 c Plus 2 tablespoons
-oat flour blend
5 tb All-purpose flour
1/4 c Cake flour
1/2 ts Ground cardamom or cinnamon
2 1/2 tb Sugar
3 tb Cold butter, diced
1 tb Canola oil
2 1/2 tb Very Cold Water

Sift flour, cardamom and sugar into large bowl. Rub in
butter with fingers or cut in with pastry blender
until size of small peas. Using fork, stir in oil.
Slowly add cold water, 1 teaspoon at a time, tossing
with fork until flour is moistened without being wet.
Gather dough with moist hands, shape into flattened
round and let rest about 15 minutes. Roll 1/8-inch
thick on lightly floures board. (To facilitate
rolling, dough may also be rolled between sheets of
wax paper Or unrolled dough may be placed in pan and
gently pressed to cover inside of pan.) Gently lift
and press onto 9-inch square tart pan with removable
bottom. Cut off dough edges. Bake at 425 degrees F. 10
to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12
servings. NOTE: Unsalted butter will give a more
delicate fresh flavor in this pastry. Add a dash of
salt if using.



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