Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons whole almonds, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons ice water

Method

  • In a food processor, pulse the flour, almonds, sesame seeds, salt, and spices.
  • Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • With the machine running, add the egg yolk and ice water through the feed tube in a slow, steady stream.
  • Process until the dough just comes together (do not overprocess).
  • Turn out the dough onto a clean work surface.
  • Flatten into a disk.
  • Wrap in plastic; chill at least 1 hour or overnight.