Forgiving Food Processor Pastry

Serves: 1 9 inch pie crust

Source: Uncomplicated 

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed

Instructions:

  1. Combine flour and salt in food processor. Pulse to combine.
  2. Add cream cheese and butter and pulse for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until the dough starts to come together in a loose ball.
  3. Shape dough into a flat disc about 1 inch thick. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes before using.
  4. To use the pastry, leave at room temperature until it is pliable enough to roll (30 minutes plus…)

***Most food processors can easily handle a double batch.