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. 1

    In a food processor, combine the flour, butter, sugar and salt. Process until the mixture resembles coarse meal, about 8 seconds.

  2. 2

    Add the water and process, turning the machine on and off, until the mixture resembles small peas, about 5 seconds.

  3. 3

    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly, just until the dough holds together.

  4. 4

    Flatten the pastry into a 6 inch disk.

  5. 5

    Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.

Tags

frenchamerican

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