Massa para torta

Ingredientes

• 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon herb provence
• 5 tablespoon butter (cold and cut in cubes)
• 1/4 cup ice water

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   In a bowl, whisk flour, herb provence and salt and keep it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Cut in the butter cubes to the flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs (If you are using a food processor, just pulse it for about 5 t0 6 times or until the crumbs looks like size of tiny peas. You can also do the same using a fork or your fingertips).

3. 3

   Pour ice water to the flour mixture.

4. 4

   Again, using a fork or your fingertips, mix it properly but do not knead it. It will be sticky.

5. 5

   Do not over-mix the dough. Just pat the lumps into a ball and cover with plastic wrap.

6. 6

   Refrigerate for 1 hour.

7. 7

   Pre heat the oven to 350F

8. 8

   After an hour, take the dough out. Dust little flour on it and using a rolling pin, roll it to a 9/12 inch round.You might need to add little flour in between as you roll it.

9. 9

   Transfer it in to the tart pan and cut off the extra dough.

10. 10

    Poke the crust using a fork and bake it at 350F for about 35 minutes.