foolproof pie dough
As mentioned, this pie dough is "foolproof". It is flaky with a buttery taste, perfect for all your favorite pies!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
1 pie crust
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, frozen
- 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground himalayan sea salt
- 1/4 cup iced water, plus more if needed
How To Make foolproof pie dough
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Step 1Grate frozen butter over the bowl of a food processor. To this, add flour and sea salt.Pulse for 2 to 3 minutes or until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Step 2Transfer flour mixture to a mixing bowl (preferably stainless steel). Add 1 to 2 tsp. ice water to the mixture and using a fork, stir gently. Repeat, stirring after each addition, until the mixture holds together. To test, grab a small amount in your hand and firmly squeeze it – if it holds together, it’s ready otherwise continue adding water.
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Step 3Gather the dough and form a disk. Wrap disk in plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator for at least 2 to 4 hours before rolling out.
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Step 4When ready to roll, lightly dust work surface with flour as well as dough and rolling pin. Roll it down to about 10 ½-inch diameter so it fits in a 9-inch pie plate.
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Step 5Note: Place your water in the freezer until the formation of small ice crystals on the surface.
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Step 6To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DJHcD1ezI4
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Category:
Pies
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Ingredient:
Flour
Keyword:
#Dessert
Keyword:
#snack
Keyword:
#easy recipe
Keyword:
#pie dough
Culture:
Canadian
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