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Classic Portuguese Egg Tarts with Crust Fermentation

Custard-filled pastries with a buttery flaky crust using a fermented dough method

55 minutes6 servings
Classic Portuguese Egg Tarts with Crust Fermentation
Photo: :ja:User:(WT-ja) Tatata · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit for 5 minutes
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar
  3. Add yeast mixture and butter to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms
  4. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic
  5. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size
  6. Roll out dough and cut into 6 circles
  7. Place in a tart pan and trim edges
  8. In a bowl, mix milk, eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla
  9. Pour custard into tart shells
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes until set
  11. Let cool before serving

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