Description
A simple and very versatile pastry crust. Substitute one tablespoon of sea salt instead of confectioners sugar if you want a crust for a more savory recipe.
Ingredients
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- 1 + 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons confectioners (powdered) sugar
- 4 ounces butter, very cold, cut into small cubes
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- Sift flour and confectioners sugar into bowl of a food processor, add butter. Pulse until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Add egg yolk and water and pulse until ingredients are beginning to cling together. If necessary, add water in small amounts at a time and pulse together if ingredients are not beginning to cling.
- Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until dough comes together, about 30 seconds. Form into a ball and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.