Recipe for Pate brisee

This is a recipe for pate brisee, a type of pastry. The ingredients you will need are:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into small pieces

1/4 cup cold vegetable shortening, cut into small pieces

6-8 tablespoons ice water

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.

2. Add butter and shortening, and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. Be careful not to add too much water – the dough should be moist but not wet.

4. Form the dough into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least one hour, or overnight.

5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to the desired thickness.

7. Place in a pie dish or tart pan and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Pate brisee is a versatile pastry that can be used for both sweet and savory dishes. This recipe is perfect for making a classic pie crust or tart shell. When working with the dough, be sure to keep it cold so that the butter doesn’t melt