Large Quantity Pate Brisee

Directions

1. 1
   Place the flour, salt, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor, and process for a few seconds to combine.
2. 2
   Add the butter pieces to the flour mixture, and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal, about 10 seconds.
3. 3
   Add the ice water in a slow, steady stream, through the feed tube with the machine running, just until the dough holds together.
4. 4
   Do not process for more than 30 seconds.
5. 5
   Turn the dough out onto a work surface.
6. 6
   Divide into 2 equal pieces, and place on 2 separate sheets of plastic wrap.
7. 7
   Flatten, and form 2 disks.
8. 8
   Wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour before using.