You Can Do It Flaky Crust

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   To make the pastry in an electric mixer: In the large howl of an electric mixer on low speed, mix the flours, sugar, and salt for a few seconds to blend them.

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   Stop the mixer, add the butter and shortening, then continue mixing just until the largest pieces are the size of small lima beans, about 20 seconds.

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   They will not all be the same size, and you will still see loose flour.

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   Slowly add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time.

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   Stop mixing as soon as the mixture begins to hold together, about 20 seconds.

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   The dough will form large clumps and pull away from the sides of the bowl, but will not form a ball.

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   It is fine to stop the mixer at any time and squeeze a small piece of dough to check to see if it holds together.

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   To make the pastry in a food processor: Put the flours, sugar, and salt in a food processor and pulse, several times to blend them.

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   Add the butter pieces and shortening, pulsing just until the largest pieces are about 1/2 inch in size.

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    Gradually add 3 tablespoons of the water and pulse, adding additional water just until the dough begins to come together in a mass but does not form a ball.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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