Pate Brisee

1. 1

   in large bowl or food processor mix flour and salt.

2. 2

   working fast cut butter into flour with a pastry blender, two knives or the food processor until particles are pea sized.

3. 3

   add 1 tbsp water at a time, using a tossing motion to mix, until particles can be gathered into a ball.

4. 4

   flatten dough into aprox 4 1/2 inch pancake.

5. 5

   cover with plastic wrap and chill one hour or up to 3 days (or freeze 30 minutes).

6. 6

   roll chilled dough into a 1/4 inch thick 12 in diameter circle.

7. 7

   using a cookie cutter (3 inch x 2 inch) cut out 12 large pieces.

8. 8

   place shapes in a circle on a piece of double wax paper.

9. 9

   prick with fork every 1/2 inch.

10. 10

    microwave on high for 3 1/2 - 4 minutes until opaque and dry, but NOT browned; rotate paper halfway through cooking.

11. 11

    remove from microwave and cool on cooling rack.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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