Plain Pastry (Pate Brisee)

1. 1

   Sift the flour and salt into a bowl.

2. 2

   Add the butter and shortening and cut them into the flour with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

3. 3

   Add the ice water quickly while tossing the flour-shortening mixture to distribute the moisture.

4. 4

   Continue tossing until it begins to gather itself together.

5. 5

   Form into a ball, divide in two and flatten each half into a thick round.

6. 6

   Wrap in wax paper and chill thoroughly before rolling out.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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