Name: Herb Crust
Yield: Makes 1 crust
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 6 1/2 tablespoons (about) ice water

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 1 crust

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1/2 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

6 1/2 tablespoons (about) ice water

Preparation

Blend first 5 ingredients in processor until herbs are very finely chopped. Add butter and shortening. Blend until mixture resembles coarse meal. Transfer mixture to large bowl. Using fork, mix enough ice water into flour mixture to form moist clumps. Gather dough into ball; flatten into rectangle. Cover and chill 30 minutes. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled. Let dough soften slightly before rolling out.)

TagsDough Parsley Herbs & Spices Thyme Nut Free Vegetarian 5 Ingredients or Fewer Make Ahead Food Processor Bon Appétit

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