Butter Crust
Notes: Use this crust for Fran's Cranberry Tart and the Deer Valley Pecan Pie.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a food processor or a bowl, combine flour and sugar. Add butter, cut into small pieces; whirl (or rub with your fingers) until fine crumbs form. Add egg yolk; whirl (or mix with a fork) until dough holds together.
Step 2
2
Firmly press the dough over bottom and sides of a 10-inch tart pan with removable rim.
Step 3
3
Bake in a 300° oven until pale gold, 25 to 30 minutes; let cool. If making ahead, wrap airtight and let stand at room temperature up to 1 day, or freeze to store longer. Thaw unwrapped.
Step 4
4
Nutritional analysis per whole crust.
Ingredients
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup (1/4 lb.) butter or margarine
1 large egg yolk
