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Correction to 11″ Plain Press-In Pastry in European Tarts

BY HELEN S. FLETCHER, ON
COPYRIGHT, HELEN S. FLETCHER, 2013. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
ALL PHOTOS BY T. MIKE FLETCHER, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

On page 5 of European Tarts there is an error.  In the third paragraph (after the ingredient list) it says,  “Divide the dough in half (175 grams or 6 ounces).   Divide one piece in half again (85 grams or 3 ounces).  Roll one quarter of the dough (85 grams or 3 ounces) evenly into a rope”.

The correction is in the weights.  It should read, “Divide the dough in half (220 grams or 8 ounces).    Divide on piece on half again (110 grams or just short of 4 ounces).  Roll one quarter of the dough (110 grams or just short of 4 ounces) evenly into a rope.”

Please make the correction in European Tarts.  I am sorry for an inconvenience.

Chocolate Press In Pastry

BY HELEN S. FLETCHER, ON
COPYRIGHT, HELEN S. FLETCHER, 2013. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
ALL PHOTOS BY T. MIKE FLETCHER, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

Spray the center of the pan.

Combine flours, cocoa and baking powder in processor bowl. 

Mix briefly to combine.  Add butter and cut in until very fine. 

Add sugar.

Process briefly to mix.  Add egg and egg yolk

Process until a ball forms.

Divide the dough in half.

Divide one of those pieces in two.  Roll each piece into a 16 inch roll. 

Lay along the bottom inside edge of one half the pan.  Repeat with the other piece, overlapping the edges.

Press firmly against the edge of the pan.

Use the remaining half to cover the bottom of the pan.

Be sure to seal the seam well where the edge and the bottom meet

so it does not crack when baked.

Dock the crust with a fork.