1. Fit a food processor with the metal blade. Add the flour, sugar
and salt to the work bowl. Pulse the machine 2 or 3 times to mix
the ingredients evenly.
2. Using a sharp knife, cut the butter into 3/4-inch cubes and add
them to the work bowl.
Pulse the food processor 8 to 10 times. At this point, some of the
butter pieces should be blended into the flour, but bits the size of
peas should still be visible.
3. Add the 4 Tbs. ice water and pulse the machine 10 to 12 times.
To test the pie dough, stop the food processor and squeeze a piece
of dough. If the dough crumbles, add more ice water, a tablespoon
at a time, and pulse just until the dough holds together when
pinched.
4. When the dough is done, it should come together in a rough
mass in the food processor bowl but not form a ball. Do not
overmix or the crust will be tough.
Transfer the dough to a floured work surface. Shape the dough into
a 6-inch disk. Wrap well in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1
hour or up to overnight. Makes pastry for one 9-inch pie.
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10/10/2016
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