Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
1 small shallot, peeled and minced
3 tablespoons ice water
Preparation
In the work bowl of a food processor, combine flour and salt. Add butter, and process for about 10 seconds, or until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add thyme and shallots; process a few seconds more.
With the machine running, add water little by little, until dough just holds together. Form dough into a flat disk, and wrap in plastic. Chill until firm, at least 30 minutes.
