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Chocolate Pastry Dough

Makes 1 (9-inch) crust

Ingredients
  

  • cups (188 grams) all-purpose flour
  • cup (25 grams) Dutch process cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup (90 grams) confectioners’ sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup (113 grams) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 large egg (50 grams)
  • 1 large egg yolk (19 grams)

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together flour, cocoa, confectioners’ sugar, and salt. Add cold butter; using the paddle attachment, beat at low speed until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add egg and egg yolk; beat until combined and a dough forms.
  • Turn out dough, and shape into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours. Let stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before rolling out.
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