Flaky Pastry Dough

1. 1

   Position oven racks in the upper and lower third of oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.

2. 2

   Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

3. 3

   In a food processor, combine flour, salt, butter and shortening and pulse into crumbs, about 12 seconds.

4. 4

   Sprinkle with ice water and pulse until crumbly, but moist enough to shape into a ball, about 8 seconds.

5. 5

   Form dough into 2 disks, cover with plastic, and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove 1 disk to a floured surface and roll out to 1/8 inch thickness.

7. 7

   Using a 2 inch cookie cutter, cut out about 15 shapes, transfer to cookie sheet, and refrigerate 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Brush cookies with egg white and sprinkle with sugar.

9. 9

   Bake until golden, about 15 minutes, turning pan half way through for even browning.

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