Pate Brisee

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour and salt into a mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Cut in butter until it is the size of large peas.
3. 3
   Add water tablespoon by tablespoon; knead lightly to form a dough and chill before using.
4. 4
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
5. 5
   To make pastry lids for pies, divide dough into 4 portions and roll each portion into a round 1/8 inch thick.
6. 6
   Crumple 16 pieces of foil into large marble-size pieces and spread melted butter over them to prevent pastry from sticking to foil.
7. 7
   Place each pastry round on top of 4 pieces of crumpled foil and bake until golden brown, 15 minutes.
8. 8
   It may be necessary to turn over the pastries to brown on both sides.