Tart Pastry

Directions

1. 1
   Place the flour and salt in the container of a food processor.
2. 2
   Cut the butter into small pieces and add it.
3. 3
   Add the yolks.
4. 4
   Blend briefly and add the water gradually.
5. 5
   Add only enough water so that the mixture pulls away from the sides of the container.
6. 6
   If a food processor is not used, place the flour and salt in a mixing bowl.
7. 7
   Cut the butter into small pieces and add it.
8. 8
   Using a pastry blender or the fingers, work in the butter until the mixture has the texture of coarse cornmeal.
9. 9
   Work in the yolks.
10. 10
    Add only enough water so that the dough can be gathered together and shaped into a ball.
11. 11
    Gather the dough into a ball, wrap in wax paper and chill.
12. 12
    The dough may also be frozen for later use.
13. 13
    Roll the dough out on a lightly floured board and use to line a 10-inch tart tin.