Pate Brisee (Flaky Sweet Pastry Dough)

1. 1

   Place one cup of flour, the butter, sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade.

2. 2

   Process just until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 10 seconds.

3. 3

   Add the water and slowly pulse just until the pastry begins to hold together, about six to eight times.

4. 4

   Do not let it form a ball.

5. 5

   Turn the pastry out onto waxed paper and flatten the dough into a circle.

6. 6

   If the dough is excessively sticky, sprinkle it with several tablespoons of flour.

7. 7

   Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate for at least one hour.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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