Powdered Sugar Pastry
Delightfully tender and delicately sweet, this Powdered Sugar Pastry is the ultimate treat for bakers looking to elevate their dessert game. Made with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth dough infused with powdered sugar and a hint of vanilla, this recipe creates a silky-smooth base perfect for tarts, pies, or decorative cookies. The secret to its rich, crumbly texture lies in the careful blending of cold butter with sifted flour and powdered sugar, followed by a gentle kneading process that ensures flakiness without overworking the dough. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a golden bake in under 15 minutes, this versatile pastry is a showstopper for any occasion. Whether you're serving it as a crisp tart shell or dusting it with extra powdered sugar for a sweet final touch, this easy-to-make recipe guarantees an indulgent bite every single time.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 Egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Ice water
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour and powdered sugar to ensure there are no lumps.
Step 2
Cut the unsalted butter into cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or fingertips to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 3
In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg yolk with vanilla extract and salt.
Step 4
Add the egg mixture to the flour and butter blend. Mix gently with a fork until just combined.
Step 5
Drizzle in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together when squeezed.
Step 6
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it gently a few times to bring it together, being careful not to overwork it.
Step 7
Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Step 8
After chilling, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to fit your pastry pan or cut into desired shapes for cookies.
Step 9
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or pan.
Step 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Step 11
Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before filling or serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (509.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2223.4 |
| Total Fat 102.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 58.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 432.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 620.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 304.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 119.0g | |
| Protein 28.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 18.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 80.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 311.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories