French Short Pastry Recipe

In a food processor mix together flour and salt. Add butter and process until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time. Pulse briefly until dough begins to form in clumps. Remove dough from processor onto a floured surface and form into a ball. Allow dough to rest at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes before rolling out.

On a lightly floured surface roll out dough to fit pie pan. Place in pan and crimp edge. Prick the bottom of dough several times with a fork. Place in freezer for 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Fill crust with beans or use pie weights. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove pie weights and bake another 5 minutes. If necessary cover with foil to prevent overbrowning.