Perfect Pie Crust
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 2 (10-inch) crusts
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 2 servings
- Calories
- 1620
- Total Fat
- 105 g
- Saturated Fat
- 52 g
- Carbohydrates
- 149 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 5 g
- Sugar
- 7 g
- Protein
- 20 g
- Cholesterol
- 183 mg
- Sodium
- 848 mg
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 2 (10-inch) crusts
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 2 servings
- Calories
- 1620
- Total Fat
- 105 g
- Saturated Fat
- 52 g
- Carbohydrates
- 149 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 5 g
- Sugar
- 7 g
- Protein
- 20 g
- Cholesterol
- 183 mg
- Sodium
- 848 mg
Ingredients
Directions
- Dice the butter and return it to the refrigerator while you prepare the flour mixture. Place the flour, salt, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse a few times to mix. Add the butter and shortening. Pulse 8 to 12 times, until the butter is the size of peas. With the machine running, pour the ice water down the feed tube and pulse the machine until the dough begins to form a ball. Dump out on a floured board and roll into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Cut the dough in half. Roll each piece on a well-floured board into a circle, rolling from the center to the edge, turning and flouring the dough to make sure it doesn't stick to the board. Fold the dough in half, place in a pie pan, and unfold to fit the pan. Repeat with the top crust.
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Recipe Review Highlights
The recipe produces a flaky and buttery pie crust every time. People praise its ease of preparation, especially when using a food processor, and highlight the combination of butter and shortening for a tender and flavorful crust.
Many people have substituted butter for shortening, used non-dairy margarine, or even tried coconut oil. Some have added ingredients like almond extract or sugar to enhance flavor. Additionally, lard has been used as a substitute for shortening.
This recipe is versatile and has been used for various pies, including apple, pumpkin, and pecan pies, as well as for pot pies and quiches. It is a favorite for holiday baking, particularly for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
