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Pasta Frolla (pastry dough with eggs, butter, flour and lemon zest)
Originated from: Italy
Occasion: Special times
Contributed by: Marisa Pastore

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Ingredients

Pasta Frolla
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons sugar
150 grams butter (softened)
300 grams flour
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon Magic baking powder



Directions

For the dough

o Place all the ingredients in a food processor (e.g. Braum) and process the dough until it is smooth.

o Shape into a ball, and let it rest for 1/2 hour.

o Roll out to about 1/4 inch thick, and cut as needed.




Notes

Photo: Mary Melfi.

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