Basic Pastry Dough
Ingredients
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1 cup
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flour
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2 teaspoons
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sugar
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1/4 teaspoon
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salt
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1/4 cup
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well-chilled butter
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1 tablespoon
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well-chilled shortening
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1
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egg yolk
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2 tablespoons
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water
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Cooking Instructions
In a food processor add flour, sugar and salt. Add well-chilled butter and well-chilled shortening. Pulse this for 3 to 4 times for 2 to 3 seconds each time, until it's crumbly.
In a small bowl blend egg yolk and water. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the flour mixture in the food processor and 2 to 4 times, for 2 to 3 seconds each time, until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the bowl and clings together.
Now remove the dough, cover and chill for 1/2 an hour.
Flour work surface and rolling pin when working the dough. Roll to desired size.
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