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Pies and Pastries
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Published 2011
- Making pastry dough is as easy as pie! For the best results when making pastry, measure accurately and use cold ingredients. Freeze butter or shortening in advance and use ice-cold water.
- Cut shortening and/or butter into 1-inch pieces and place in the processor bowl. Add flour and salt. Process on the Steel Blade with several quick on/off pulses, until the mixture resembles coarse oatmeal.
- Add cold water through the feed tube in a thin stream while the machine is running. In 12 to 15 seconds, the dough will begin to gather around the blades. Do not overprocess or the dough will be tough.
- If the dough is too dry, add extra liquid a few drops at a time. Use on/off pulses, just until the dough begins to hold together.
- If the dough is too sticky, remove it from the processor and gently knead in a little more flour. Do not overhandle.
- Shape the dough into 1 or 2 round discs (like a large, thick hamburger).
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