Pastry Dough

By LoriCaputo

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1/4 cup cold shortening
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 4-6 tbs. ice water

Preparation

Step 1

Blend together the flour, butter, shortening, and salt until it resembles a coarse meal. Drizzle 4 tbs. ice water evenly over top and gently stir. With the heal of your hand smear dough ina foward motion to distribute fat. Gather into a disk and wrap. Chill.