Maison Smith Recipe
Located in a stunning historical square, this café is the place to go for a good cup of coffee and a delicious pastry or a lunch on the go.
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Ingredients
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Pastry Dough
Filling
Topping
Method
Prepare the Pastry Dough
- 1
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- 2
Cut in Butter
Add the cold, cubed butter and mix with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Water
Gradually add the cold water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overwork the dough.
- 4
Chill the Dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Filling
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the fresh fruit, granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the fruit.
Assemble the Pastry
- 6
Roll Out Dough
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thick.
- 7
Cut and Fill
Cut the rolled dough into circles or squares and place a spoonful of filling in the center of each. Fold over and seal the edges with a fork.
- 8
- 9
Bake
Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.