Portuguese · Portugal
Classic Portuguese Egg Tarts with Crust Fermentation
Custard-filled pastries with a buttery flaky crust using a fermented dough method
55 minutes6 servings

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