FOOD PROCESSOR PIE OR TART PASTRY

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My mom swears by this pie crust. I personally haven't tried this one, but have tasted hers and watched her make it. It is easy and always turns out.

Provided by CookingMonster

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/3 cups flour
1/2 cup cold margarine (must be very cold)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
1/4 cup ice water

Steps:

  • With chopping blade, put all ingredients except water in bowl of food processor.
  • (Margarine should be cut into small cubes, and put in separately.)
  • Process until mixture is consistency of coarse meal(5-10 seconds).
  • With machine running, pour water steadily and slowly through feed tube. You may not need all the ice water.
  • A ball of dough will form above blade (30-50 seconds).
  • Remove from food processor.
  • Use immediately or chill for later use.
  • Makes two 8-inch pie crusts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1417.5, Fat 92.4, SaturatedFat 16.1, Sodium 3393.7, Carbohydrate 128.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 0.5, Protein 18.2

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