Tart Pastry

1. 1

   Place the flour and salt in the container of a food processor.

2. 2

   Cut the butter into small pieces and add it.

3. 3

   Add the yolks.

4. 4

   Blend briefly and add the water gradually.

5. 5

   Add only enough water so that the mixture pulls away from the sides of the container.

6. 6

   If a food processor is not used, place the flour and salt in a mixing bowl.

7. 7

   Cut the butter into small pieces and add it.

8. 8

   Using a pastry blender or the fingers, work in the butter until the mixture has the texture of coarse cornmeal.

9. 9

   Work in the yolks.

10. 10

    Add only enough water so that the dough can be gathered together and shaped into a ball.

11. 11

    Gather the dough into a ball, wrap in wax paper and chill.

12. 12

    The dough may also be frozen for later use.

13. 13

    Roll the dough out on a lightly floured board and use to line a 10-inch tart tin.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.