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How to make Shortbread Crust
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How to make Shortbread Crust

This Shortbread Crust features a simple blend of all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, sour cream, and sugar. The ingredients combine into a crumbly dough that bakes to a golden, tender pastry base suitable for tart shells or other desserts needing a crisp, buttery crust.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 187 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups flour all purpose
  • 4 oz butter unsalted, cut into pieces
  • 1 Tbsp sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp sugar granulated

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  2. Place all crust ingredients in a food processor and process until it looks like cornmeal. 
  3. Spread mixture with a popsicle stick to the sides. Press mixture into a 10" tart pan and bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Information

Calories 187kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 102mg (4%) Potassium 20mg (0%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 365IU (7%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187

% Daily Value*

Calories 187kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 102mg 4%
Potassium 20mg 0%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 365IU 7%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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