Flaky Cornmeal Pastry

5 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups allpurpose flour
  • 3/4 cup cornmeal, preferably stone-ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 sticks (8 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 3/4 cup ice water

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, whisk the flour, cornmeal and salt.
  2. 2
    Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut int the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  3. 3
    Drizzle in the ice water and lightly mix the dough with your hands just until it holds together.
  4. 4
    Divide the dough in half; pat into 2 disks and wrap well in plastic.
  5. 5
    refrigerate or freeze until ready to use.
  6. 6
    Let stand at room temperature until cool but malleable before rolling out.

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