Press in Crust

Everyday Food, 2005
    1 1/4 cups flour                                               
    1/2 cup cold unsalt butter cut to pieces                       
    1/3 cup sugar                                                  
    1/4 teaspoon salt        
                                     
Pulse 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into pieces), 1/3 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt only until moist crumbs form.

Transfer dough to a 9-inch round tart pan with a removable bottom; with floured fingers, press evenly into bottom and up side of pan.

With a floured dry-measuring cup, press edge of dough firmly against side of pan. pushing down with opposite thumb to level top of crust flush with rim.

Freeze until firm, 10 lo 15 minutes; prick all over with a fork. Bake at 350" until golden, pressing with a spoon if it puffs up. 25 to 30 minutes: cool completely.