All-Butter Pastry Dough Recipe

Step 1

Cut the butter into small pieces then place into the freezer along with the food processor bowl and blade for about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Once the food processor bowl and blade are chilled, add the flour, sugar and salt; pulse a few times to combine.

Step 3

Add the chilled pieces of butter and pulse for 1 second about 8 times until it looks crumbly and the butter is the size of peas and the mixture crumbly.

Step 4

Use a tablespoon measure to add 3 tablespoons of cold water to the dough, pulse for 1 second; repeat this process until the dough begins to come away from the sides of the bowl and comes together.

Step 5

Place the dough on a floured work surface and use your hands to bring it together into a ball, do not knead. Work the dough just enough to form a ball. Cut ball in half then form each half into discs. Wrap each disc with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour, and up to 2 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months (just thaw it overnight in the fridge before using).