EASY PASTRY DOUGH
Makes enough for 2 crusts. 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup frozen vegetable shortening, cut into large pieces 1 large egg 3 tablespoons (about) ice water Blend first 4 ingredients in processor 10 seconds. Add shortening; process until very coarse meal forms. Beat egg with 2 tablespoons water; add to processor. Blend until large moist clumps form, adding more water if dry. Gather dough into ball; divide in half. Flatten each piece into disk. Wrap in plastic; chill at least 1 hour. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled. Let dough soften slightly before rolling out.) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
