Ingredients

makes crust for 1 pot pie

　　2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

　　2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

　　1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

　　1 teaspoon salt

　　1 teaspoon sugar

　　1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

　　1/2 cup chilled vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

　　6 1/2 tablespoons ice water, as more as needed

　　

Step 1

Blend the flour, parsley, thyme, salt, and sugar in a food processor until the herbs are very finely chopped. Add the butter and shortening. Blend until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

　　

Step 2

Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Using a fork, mix enough ice water into the flour mixture to form moist clumps. Gather the dough into a ball; flatten into a rectangle. Cover and chill 30 minutes.

　　The Epicurious Cookbook