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Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped chives, rosemary, or thyme (optional)
  • 9 tablespoons (1 1/8 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons ice water

Method

  • Process the flour, salt, and herbs (if using) in a food processor until combined.
  • Add the butter, and process just until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Whisk together the egg mixture and the water in a small bowl.
  • With the processor running, pour in the egg mixture; process until the dough starts to come together.
  • Shape the dough into a disk.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.