Pastry Dough Directions

 Pastry Dough Directions

Ingredients:

Option 1:

• 2 cups flour
• A good pinch of sea salt
• 2/3 cup chilled butter, diced
• 1 egg

Option 2:

• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick butter
• 4 tablespoons ice water

Steps:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients listed above.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.

3. Add Butter: Cut in the chilled butter (or stick of butter) until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Add Liquid:

   • For Option 1: Add the egg and mix until combined.
   • For Option 2: Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough comes together.

5. Form Dough: Shape the dough into a ball.

6. Chill: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.