Basic Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Put the flour and salt into an electric mixer bowl.
2. 2
   Add butter gradually and process until the mix resembles fine bread crumbs.
3. 3
   Add water and mix to form a dough.
4. 4
   Remove the dough from the bowl and knead until smooth.
5. 5
   Rest the dough for 20 minutes at room temperature before using it.
6. 6
   The flour is about 4 1/2 cups but it is always best to use a scale in this recipe.
7. 7
   Note ~ The dough can be wrapped and shilled for 24 hours or frozen for one month, but always allow the dough to come to room temperature before using.