Best 2 French Tart Pastry Recipes

In the realm of French cuisine, tarts reign supreme. These delectable pastries showcase a symphony of flavors and textures, with their crisp and flaky crusts enveloping a variety of sweet or savory fillings. From the classic Tarte Tatin, renowned for its caramelized apples, to the rustic Galette des Rois, adorned with a golden puff pastry crown, French tarts offer a captivating culinary journey. Whether you seek the delicate sweetness of a fruit tart or the savory indulgence of a quiche, this collection of recipes will guide you in crafting these timeless French pastries in your own kitchen. Each recipe is meticulously detailed, ensuring a successful baking experience, whether you're a seasoned pâtissier or a novice baker eager to explore the art of French pastry-making. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones with these exquisite French tarts, a testament to the enduring allure of French cuisine.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

FRENCH TART PASTRY

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Make and share this French Tart Pastry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 tart pastry

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour (stir to aerate before measuring)
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces unsalted butter, cold and firm, cut into small pieces (1 stick)
1 cold egg
1 tablespoon ice water

Steps:

Fit bowl of food processor with the metal blade; add in the flour, sugar, salt, and butter.
Process on/off for 10 seconds (ten 1 second pulses) until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
Add the egg and water to a small bowl; beat to mix.
Through the feed tube, add the egg/water mixture and continue to process briefly (about 20 seconds) only until the mixture barely (but not completely) holds together.
Turn mixture out onto a large unfloured board or smooth work surface; knead briefly (only a few seconds) until the mixture is smooth and holds together; press the mixture together to form a ball.
Smooth the sides and flour it lightly.
*Unless the kitchen is terribly hot, or unless you have handled the mixture too much (enough to melt the butter), it is not necessary to refrigerate this before using; if you must, refrigerate it for only about an hour or less; if it is refrigerated too long it will crack when you roll it out.
Roll out and fit into tart pan.

PASTRY FOR A FRENCH TART

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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories dessert

Time 15m

Yield Pastry for a 10-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
10 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons ice water

Steps:

This is much more easily done in a food processor than by hand, but either method is acceptable. If the processor is used, put the flour into the container of the processor. Cut in the butter and add the sugar.
Start processing while adding the water a little at a time. Add only enough water so that the dough can be held together and shaped into a ball.
Or put the flour into a mixing bowl. Cut the butter into small pieces on top and sprinkle with sugar. Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour. Remove the pastry cutter. Using the hands, start working the mixture while adding the water a teaspoon or so at a time. Add only enough water while working the dough until the dough can be gathered into a ball. Shape the dough into a ball.
Flatten the dough into a round patty about one and a half inches thick. Wrap closely in foil or wax paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Tips:

Use cold butter. This will help prevent the pastry from becoming tough.
Work the dough quickly. Overworking the dough will make it tough.
Chill the dough before rolling it out. This will help prevent it from shrinking in the oven.
Bake the tart pastry until it is golden brown. This will ensure that it is cooked through.
Let the tart pastry cool completely before filling it. This will help prevent the filling from making the pastry soggy.

Conclusion:

French tart pastry is a delicious and versatile pastry that can be used for a variety of desserts. With a little practice, you can easily master the art of making this classic pastry. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give French tart pastry a try!