Pate Brisee
pate brisee
FrenchOtherEasy30 min
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 stick (4 ounces) cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- pinch of salt
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor, combine the flour, butter, sugar and salt. Process until the mixture resembles coarse meal, about 8 seconds.
- 2
Add the water and process, turning the machine on and off, until the mixture resembles small peas, about 5 seconds.
- 3
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly, just until the dough holds together.
- 4
Flatten the pastry into a 6 inch disk.
- 5
Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Tags
frenchamerican
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