Pate Brisee

Directions

1. 1
   in large bowl or food processor mix flour and salt.
2. 2
   working fast cut butter into flour with a pastry blender, two knives or the food processor until particles are pea sized.
3. 3
   add 1 tbsp water at a time, using a tossing motion to mix, until particles can be gathered into a ball.
4. 4
   flatten dough into aprox 4 1/2 inch pancake.
5. 5
   cover with plastic wrap and chill one hour or up to 3 days (or freeze 30 minutes).
6. 6
   roll chilled dough into a 1/4 inch thick 12 in diameter circle.
7. 7
   using a cookie cutter (3 inch x 2 inch) cut out 12 large pieces.
8. 8
   place shapes in a circle on a piece of double wax paper.
9. 9
   prick with fork every 1/2 inch.
10. 10
    microwave on high for 3 1/2 - 4 minutes until opaque and dry, but NOT browned; rotate paper halfway through cooking.
11. 11
    remove from microwave and cool on cooling rack.