Basic Fruit Cake Massa (Basic Fruit Cake Massa)

In a food processor, combine the flour, salt, and sugar, and pulse until well mixed

Add the butter and shortening and pulse until the mixture resembles a granola-like consistency

Pour in the cold water and pulse eight to twelve times, until the dough starts to form

Place it on a surface and press it with your hands to form a ball

Crush it using your hands or a rolling pin to form a disk of 18 cm in diameter

Wrap it in plastic wrap and let it chill for 4 hours or overnight

Unwrap and place the dough on a surface dusted with wheat flour

Roll it out into a disk of 35 cm in diameter

If the dough sticks to the work surface, dust it with more wheat flour

Line a baking dish with the dough, pressing down the edges

Make holes in the bottom of the dough with a fork and let it chill for 30 minutes

Note: 1

This dough is suitable for a refractory mold of 21 cm in diameter or for a mold of 29 cm in diameter with removable bottom

2

If you prefer to prepare the dough in advance, wrap it in plastic wrap and keep it in the refrigerator for two days or in the freezer for two months

In this case, thaw it overnight before using

Preheat the oven to 200°C (hot)

Line the mold with aluminum foil and fill with kidney beans

Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden

Remove the paper and kidney beans

Bake the dough for another 12-15 minutes, until it is well browned

Reserve.