Slab Pie Pate Brisee

Directions

1. 1
   Place the flour, salt, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse for a few seconds to combine.
2. 2
   Add the butter, and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 10 seconds.
3. 3
   With machine running, pour the ice water through the feed tube in a slow, steady stream, until the dough just holds together when squeezed.
4. 4
   If needed, add more ice water 1 tablespoon at a time.
5. 5
   Do not process for more than 30 seconds.
6. 6
   Turn out the dough onto a clean work surface.
7. 7
   Divide into two pieces, one slightly larger than the other.
8. 8
   Form into flattened rectangles.
9. 9
   Wrap each in plastic, and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.