flaky and buttery pie crust

(2 RATINGS)
123 Pinches
Houston, TX
Updated on Nov 16, 2011

I have finally perfected making pie crust. It took me quite a while. I wanted it to flaky and to have a butter taste. You can make this in the food processer or by hand, just don't handle it too much or it will become tough.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup crisco shortening, chilled
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butted, chilled
  • 6-8 tablespoons ice water

How To Make flaky and buttery pie crust

  • Step 1
    In a glass bowl or your food processer, add your flour, salt, sugar, shortened(divided), butter(cut into inch slices) Cut in with fork or pastry blender until mixture resembles small peas. Add water a tablespoon at at time until dough starts to form a ball. Divide in half, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before using.

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