Portuguese Custard Tarts (Pasteis de Nata) Recipe
"Chef John shows you how to perfect the world-famous Portuguese custard tarts, from buttering and folding the dough to incorporating the custard with the sugar syrup...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Dough:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/3 cup cold water
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1 stick high-quality unsalted butter, fully softened, divided
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For the Sugar Syrup:
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3/4 cup white sugar
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1/4 cup water
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1 tablespoon water
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1 cinnamon stick (optional)
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1 lemon, zested in large strips (optional)
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For the Custard Base:
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 1/2 cups milk
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6 large egg yolks
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
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