Ep 13. Cook Like A Pro: Perfect Pastry
- May 19, 2019
In the season 26 episode 13 of Barefoot Contessa, titled "Cook Like A Pro: Perfect Pastry," host Ina Garten shares her secrets for making delicious homemade pastry. Throughout the episode, Ina provides step-by-step instructions for creating perfect crusts for both sweet and savory dishes.
To begin, Ina demonstrates how to make her classic pâte brisée recipe. She explains the importance of incorporating cold butter into the flour mixture and demonstrates how to achieve the perfect consistency. Ina also shares tips for rolling out the dough and transferring it to a pie dish without tearing.
Next, Ina moves on to her recipe for cheese and onion tart. She shows viewers how to make a perfectly flaky crust and a delicious filling with caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese. Ina also shares tips for blind-baking the crust to ensure it stays crisp.
In the following segment, Ina shares her recipe for a summery blueberry galette. She demonstrates how to make a simple, yet flavorful filling with fresh blueberries, lemon zest, and sugar. Ina also shares a trick for creating a beautiful scalloped edge on the dough.
Ina then moves on to her recipe for a savory tomato tart with mustard and thyme. She shows viewers how to make a buttery crust and a flavorful filling with ripe tomatoes, Dijon mustard, and fresh thyme. Ina also shares tips for creating a decorative lattice crust.
Finally, Ina shows viewers how to make her all-time favorite fruit tart. She shares her recipe for a buttery pastry cream and demonstrates how to assemble the tart with fresh fruits, such as raspberries, blueberries, and kiwi. Ina also shares tips for creating a beautiful glaze on the tart.
Throughout the episode, Ina emphasizes the importance of using quality ingredients and taking your time to ensure the best results. She also shares helpful tips and tricks for making perfect pastry, such as chilling the dough before rolling it out and blind-baking the crust for certain recipes.
Overall, Barefoot Contessa season 26 episode 13 is a must-watch for anyone looking to improve their pastry-making skills. Ina's recipes and techniques are easy to follow and will have you baking like a pro in no time.
