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A mother dough is a key. Get it right once, and a whole aisle of Le Chaudron opens up — no more store-bought rolls.
Make your shortcrust, and every Sunday savory bake is yours.
Flour, butter, a pinch of salt, a little water. Fifteen minutes, no rising, no wizardry — and suddenly quiche Lorraine and leek pie are no longer things you buy.
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