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Chocolate Pastry

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Chocolate Pastry

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Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup cold cubed butter
  • 1/4 cup cold cubed shortening
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • plus Ice water, to measure

Preparation

In large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, sugar and salt. Using pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs with a few larger pieces.

In liquid measure, whisk together egg yolk and vinegar. Add enough ice water to make 1/3 cup (75 mL). Drizzle over flour mixture; using fork, briskly stir until dough holds together. Gather dough and press into disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.)

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