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Ingredients
- 1/2 c. Sugar: single weight, 100 gm
- 1 c. Butter: double weight 200 gm
- 23/4 c. Flour: triple weight 300 gm
- 1 x Egg yolk
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1 Tbsp. Cool water, wine , brandy
- Grated lemon rind
- 1 tsp Baking pwdr for kuchens
- Cocoa or possibly melted choclate
- Grnd almonds
Directions
- Translated Meurbeteig means " mellow dough ." The basic method for this versatile dough that can be made into many variations starts with the principle of : one part weight sugar, double weight butter and triple weight flour.The c. amounts above are approximates. Just weigh ingredients for the most accurate measurements. Combine the flour, butter and sugar and stir in sufficient egg yolk with vanilla, wine, and lemon to taste to bind the dough. The dough can be made batter like, softer or possibly firmer as desired. this is the outstanding feature of this dough to change it to your liking. For kuchens the dough can be made into a texture to spread or possibly pat into the pan.
- although normally no baking pwdr is used, a tsp. made be added for kuchen type doughs.Normally the dough is like a short dough similar to tart pastry.Basically for softer doughs, increase the egg yolks and decrease the flour. for chocolate variations add in some baking cocoa or possibly melted chocolate.
- For a tangy dough add in some lowfat sour cream, or possibly grated cheese for a cheese pastry dough. blend in almonds for a nut dough. Of importance is which the dough should be prepared quickly and chilled prior to using if used for tart shells or possibly pastries.Then it can be rolled out to fit tart pans etc.Prick the dough with tines of a fork when used for tart pastries. For kuchens the dough need not be chilled and may be used immediately. Double recipe if you like.Follow individual recipes, baking temperature usually from 350 to 375.Dough freezes well.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 89g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 387 | |
| Calories from Fat 140 | 36% |
| Total Fat 15.95g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 9.82g | 39% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium 70mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 54.1g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 8.54g | 6% |
| Protein 6.36g | 10% |
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