pie crust
Making pie crust always intimidated me for some reason, BUT NO MORE! This is so crazy easy! So flaky! No fail! During the holidays when I know I'll be using a lot of pie crust I make up 3 or 4 at a time and keep them refrigerated. The flaky buttery taste will make you say "no more" bought pie crust too! If you're intimidated like I was..just give it a try...you'll be so pleasantly surprised YOU CAN DO IT!
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
method
Bake
yield
2 pie crust (10 inch)
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons very cold butter (1 1/2 sticks)
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/3 cup very cold vegetable shortening
- 6-8 tablespoons ice water
How To Make pie crust
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Step 1Dice the butter and return it to the refrigerator.
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Step 2Combine flour,salt, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse 2-3 times to mix.
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Step 3Add butter and shortening. Pulse 8-12 times until the mixture has a "pea size" texture.
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Step 4With the food processor running, add the ice water and pulse the machine until the dough forms a ball. Dump dough out on to a floured surface.
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Step 5Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 -1 hour.
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Step 6When you're ready to make the pie crust cut the dough in half and place 1 half out on a floured surface. Roll from the center to the edge, then rotate the dough one quarter turn. Repeat rolling and turning until it forms a circle large enough for the pie dish.
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