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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 3 c unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for the work surface
- 1 c confectioners sugar
- 1 pn kosher salt
- 1/8 t baking soda
- 1/8 t baking powder
- 1 t lemon zest
- 1 t orange zest
- 1 c cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 oz large egg
- 2 oz large egg yolks
- 8 heaping tablespoons jam. I used fig
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 87g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 369 | |
| Calories from Fat 151 | 41% |
| Total Fat 17.12g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 10.29g | 41% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium 51mg | 2% |
| Potassium 57mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 49.94g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 3% |
| Sugars 23.27g | 16% |
| Protein 4.45g | 7% |
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