Recipes

Sablé Breton

  • Serves

    makes one 9-inch tart crust

  • Cook

    2 hours 45 minutes

MATT TAYLOR-GROSS

By SAVEUR Editors


Published on August 6, 2015

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This recipe comes from Tariq Hanna of Sucré in New Orleans. Originating in Brittany, a region known for it's salt-forward cuisine, this crust contain a hefty pinch of the flaky stuff; be sure to use a good brand as the delicate flavor will be noticeable here. It's a crust that requires no rolling and very little fuss, making it an exceptional choice for a summer fruit tart.

What You Will Need

Ingredients

  • 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 34 cup plus 2 tbsp. confectioners' sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 14 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 14 tbsp. baking powder
  • 12 tsp. flaky sea salt

Instructions

Step 1

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle, cream the butter and confectioners’ sugar on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well in between each addition. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and beat on low speed until just combined.

Step 2

Scrape the dough into a pastry bag fitted with a 1-inch plain tip, and then pipe the dough into the bottom and side of a 9-inch fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Place the tart pan in the freezer until frozen, at least 2 hours.

Step 3

Heat the oven to 350°. Bake the tart crust, pressing the bottom with the tines of a fork halfway through baking to deflate any bubbles, until golden brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely before using.
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