How to make a Sablé dough for your tarts

If you're looking to elevate your baking game, mastering Sablé dough is a must! This French pastry dough is buttery, crumbly, and perfect for creating a variety of tarts and pastries. In this blog post, we will guide you through a simple recipe that requires only a few ingredients and will yield delightful results. Let's get started!

Ingredients:

• Butter: 720g, diced
• Flour: 1440g
• Icing Sugar: 560g
• Salt: a pinch
• Almond Meal: 200g
• Large Eggs: 6
  
  

Method:

1. Prepare Your Dry Ingredients
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, icing sugar, salt, and almond meal. This mixture forms the base of your Sablé dough.
   
   
2. Incorporate the Butter
   Using a KitchenAid with the paddle attachment, add the diced butter to the dry ingredients. Mix on a low speed until the mixture resembles a crumbly texture. This process ensures that the butter is well incorporated, contributing to the dough's rich flavour and texture.
   
   
3. Add the Eggs
   Once you have a crumbly mixture, add the large eggs. Mix until just combined. Important: Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this can lead to a tough texture. You want to maintain that delicate crumb.
   
   
4. Rest the Dough
   After mixing, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This resting period allows the gluten to relax, making the dough easier to roll out and shape.
   
   
5. Roll and Bake
   Once the dough has rested, it's ready to be rolled out and used for your favourite tart recipes. Simply roll it to your desired thickness and transfer it to your tart pan. Bake according to your tart recipe instructions.
   
   
   

Let us know if you’re making this at home and how you use it. Tag us in your story—we can’t wait to see your beautiful (and delicious) creation!

Chef Pavel S.
Eclair at the Bay