Step 1: Make the Shortcrust PastryMix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.Cut in the butter: Add cold cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.Add cold water: Drizzle in ice-cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough begins to come together.Form a disc: Gather the dough into a ball, flatten into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.Shortcut: You can use store-bought pie crust, but homemade pâte brisée offers better flavor and texture.
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