Basic Butter Pastry

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, chilled
• 3 to 4 tablespoons cold water

Preparation

1. Combine flour and salt in a small bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle water evenly over surface; stir with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened. Shape dough into a ball; chill. Use as directed in desired recipe.