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Ingredients: Pastry Dough (or Thin Flaky Pastry)
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By Marie Lefebvre · Updated September 8, 2026A classic French pastry dough recipe for making delicate pastries.
Prep⏱️ 15 min
Cook🔥 12 min
Servings👥 4 servings
Difficulty📊 Easy
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🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
4
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and confectioners' sugar.
- 3
Add the softened butter and mix until the dough comes together.
- 4
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- 5
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 6
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch (3 mm).
- 7
Cut into desired shapes and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
💡 Chef's Tip
Use cold ingredients and keep the dough refrigerated until ready to use.
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