Flaky Sweet Pastry (Pate Sucree)

1. 1

   Place 1 cup of the flour, the butter, sugar and salt, into a food processor fitted with the metal blade.

2. 2

   Process 10 seconds, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   Add the ice water and pulse 10 to 15 times, just until the mixture begins to come together (do not let it form a ball).

4. 4

   Empty the dough out of the machine onto a floured work surface and gather together by pressing lightly.

5. 5

   If the dough seems too sticky, gently incorporate more flour.

6. 6

   Shape into a ball, then flatten into a disk.

7. 7

   Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before proceeding with recipe.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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