Pastry for a One-Crust Pie

Name: Pastry for a One-Crust Pie
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 - 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon sugar; Salt to taste; 10 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons cold water, approximately

By Craig Claiborne

Updated Nov. 3, 2022

Total Time: 45 minutes
Rating: 4(22)
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Ingredients

Yield:10 - 12 servings

1½cups flour
1egg yolk
1tablespoon sugar
Salt to taste
10tablespoons butter
3tablespoons cold water, approximately

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Preparation

Step 1
If food processor is used, combine the flour, egg yolk, sugar and salt in container. Cut butter into fine pieces and add. Process, adding just enough water to make pastry hold together.
Step 2
If food processor is not used, place flour, sugar and salt in mixing bowl. Cut butter into fine pieces and add. Using pastry blender or fingers, work in butter until mixture has texture of coarse cornmeal. Work in egg yolk. Add only enough water so dough can be gathered together and shaped into ball.Wrap in wax paper and chill for 30 minutes or longer.
Step 3
Roll dough out on floured board, turning as necessary and using a little more flour as necessary to prevent sticking.