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Cornmeal Tart Dough

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter coldand cut into small pieces
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons ice water, starting with 2 tablespoons then slowly adding more if needed

Instructions
 

  • In a table top mixer, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and 2 tablespoons ice water.
  • Slowly add the egg mixture to the flour mixture while mixing, until the dough comes together. Slowly add additional water if needed.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it briefly until smooth. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and cut to fit the desired tart mold.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool before filling with lemon curd, strawberry jam, and whipped topping.