Lemon Pastry

6 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut in 1/2 inch slices
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 -5 tablespoons ice water

Directions

  1. 1
    In a bowl, stir flour and salt together; cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs (use pastry blender).
  2. 2
    With a fork, stir the egg, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons ice water together.
  3. 3
    Sprinkle the liquid over the flour mixture and mix just until the pastry holds together, adding more water if needed.
  4. 4
    Knead the dough in the bowl for 2 or 3 strokes, just until the dough makes a smooth ball.
  5. 5
    Cover and chill for 30 minutes or until firm; then ready to roll out.

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