Mealy Pie Dough Recipe (Pate Brise)

Step 1

Combine together the flour and salt in the bowl of your stand mixer with the paddle attachment.

Step 2

Add in your cold butter and mix on low until the mixture resembles a coarse mealy sand

Step 3

Add in the egg and water and mix on low until the dough sticks together

Step 4

Flatten the dough and wrap it in plastic wrap. Let the dough chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes or overnight before using it. Let the dough warm up at room temperature for 20 minutes or until its pliable but still firm before rolling it out.