Cheddar Cheese Pie Crust
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★★★★★ 2 votes5
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Serves:
for a 9-inch pie shell
Prep:
15 Min
Cook:
10 Min
Method:
Bake
Ingredients
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CHEESE CRUST:
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1 1/4 call purpose flour
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1/2 cfrozen butter cubes
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1/2 tspgranulated sugar
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3-4 Tbspice water
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3 ozsharp shredded cheddar cheese
How to Make Cheddar Cheese Pie Crust
- Place frozen butter cubes into a food processor. Pulse until butter breaks into smaller pieces, do not mush. Pour cheese, flour and sugar on top of the butter. Process until mixture turns into a coarse, crumb texture. Add ice water 1 Tablespoon at a time while the processor is running until the dough becomes slightly clumpy. Press together dough,if still crumbly add a little more water.
- Place contents on a clean surface and press together into a round disk . Wrap disk in plastic wrap and chill for 45 minutes.
Remove and let rest for 15 minutes.
Roll out to 1/4- inch thickness. Fit in place in a 9-inch pie plate. Flute edges. - If using as a baked crust; poke holes all over the bottom about 40 holes with a fork; bake for 15-20 minutes at 350^ until golden brown.
