Rich Pie Pastry

Directions

1. 1
   Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl.
2. 2
   Cut the butter into the flour using your fingertips or a pastry blender (or pulse in a food processor) until the texture resembles coarse meal with visible bits of butter.
3. 3
   Stir the egg into the flour mixture and stir or pulse until incorporated.
4. 4
   Pinch off a small handful of dough; if it doesnt hold together, add ice water 1/2 tablespoon at a time, stirring or pulsing after each addition.
5. 5
   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and pat into a disk about 1/2-inch thick.
6. 6
   Wrap the disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.