Crostata Dough Recipe
Description:
The Crostata Dough is a versatile base perfect for crafting rustic tarts, and its adaptability allows for a myriad of fruit fillings. Whether you opt for succulent figs, vibrant berries, or a combination of both, this dough provides a deliciously flaky canvas for your culinary creations.
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 tarts (16 servings)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 8 | tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into 1/2 inch pieces and chilled) |
| 2 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 1/4 | cup sugar |
| 1/2 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/4 | teaspoon cinnamon |
| 1/4 | cup sugar |
| 2 | tablespoons cold water |
Instructions:
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Prepare Butter: Begin by cutting the unsalted butter into 1/2 inch pieces and placing them in the freezer. Chilling the butter ensures a flakier texture.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a food processor, add the flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Pulse the dry ingredients together until well mixed.
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Incorporate Butter: Retrieve the chilled butter from the freezer and add it to the food processor with the dry ingredients. Pulse the mixture until the butter is incorporated and the texture resembles pea-sized bits.
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Add Water: With the food processor running, slowly add the cold water. Be cautious not to overmix; stop before the dough forms a solid mass. It should have a crumbly texture.
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Chill Dough: Transfer the dough onto a clean surface and divide it into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a flat disk, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Chilling the dough allows the gluten to relax, making it easier to roll out.
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Roll Out Dough: After chilling, roll each disk of dough into a rough circle on a lightly floured surface. Place the rolled-out dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Sprinkle with Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over each circle of pastry, leaving a border around the edges.
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Add Fruit Filling: Arrange your desired fruit filling in the center of each pastry circle, covering about two-thirds of the dough. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar over the fruit.
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Fold Edges: Carefully fold the edges of the dough up and over the filling, creating a rustic border. Leave the center of the fruit exposed.
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Seal Edges: Using your thumb, gently press down on the outer edge of the pastry to seal it.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the crostatas until the pastry is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling, about 25-30 minutes.
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Cool: Once baked, remove the crostatas from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving. The aroma of freshly baked crostata will fill your kitchen, enticing everyone to indulge in this delightful dessert.
This Crostata Dough recipe provides the perfect foundation for creating mouthwatering tarts that are sure to impress. Enjoy the combination of flaky pastry and sweet, juicy fruit in every bite! 🥧🍓
