Pastry Dough

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

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Yield: Makes pastry for 1 tart
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Ingredients:
1
teaspoon active dry yeast

1/3
cup warm water (115°F)

1
egg, beaten

3
tablespoons fat-free sour cream

1-1/4
cups all-purpose flour

1/4
cup whole wheat flour

1/4
teaspoon salt



Preparation:
1.
To proof yeast, sprinkle over warm water in medium bowl; stir until yeast is dissolved. Let stand 5 minutes or until mixture is bubbly. Add egg and sour cream, mixing until smooth. Stir in flours and salt, making soft dough. Knead dough on lightly floured surface 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. Shape dough into ball; place in large bowl sprayed with olive oil flavored nonstick cooking spray. Turn dough over to grease top. Cover bowl with towel; let rest in warm place 20 minutes.





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This recipe appears in: Pies & Tarts