Pastry

Flaky Pastry Dough

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting

1 teaspoon fine salt

1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, chopped into pieces

1 egg, beaten

1 tablespoon milk

Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. Using your fingertips, rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine bread crumbs.

Make a well in the center and add the rest of the ingredients. Again using your fingertips, mix together to make a smooth dough.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and lightly knead two or three times. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes before using. Makes enough for a 6-serving pie.

Source: Adapted from “Tart It Up! Sweet & Savory Tarts & Pies” by Eric Lanlard (Mitchell Beazley).

Per serving: 333 calories (55 percent from fat), 20.4 g fat (12.4 g saturated, 5.3 g monounsaturated), 82 mg cholesterol, 5.5 g protein, 31.8 g carbohydrates, 1.1 g fiber, 402 mg sodium.