Tart Dough

5 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons chilled solid vegetable shortening
  • 1 stick plus 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 3/4 cup ice water

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine the flour and salt in a food processor and pulse for a few seconds.
  2. 2
    Add the shortening and process until completely incorporated.
  3. 3
    Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles small peas.
  4. 4
    Add the ice water and pulse until the dough is evenly moistened and just begins to hold together.
  5. 5
    Transfer the dough to a work surface and gather it into a ball.
  6. 6
    Divide the dough in half and pat each half into a 6-inch disk.
  7. 7
    Wrap the disks in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or freeze for up to 1 month.

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