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flaky pie crust recipe

Flaky Pie Dough Recipe

If you are looking for a flaky, buttery and delicious pie dough you have come to the right place! You don’t need special equipment or training to create this crust – just follow the tips in this post and you will have a pie crust to delight your guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 pie top and bottom
Calories 3584 kcal

Equipment

  • Bowls, measuring cups and spoons
  • Food Scale Optional
  • Rubber spatula

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • ¾ Cup Unsalted, Cold Butter Cold, cut into ⅓" - ½" cubes
  • ½ Cup Vegetable Shortening
  • 2 - 6 Tablespoons Cold Water

Instructions
 

  • Place flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
    3 Cups All-Purpose Flour, 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar, 1 teaspoon Salt
  • Add vegetable shortening and cold butter to the bowl. Toss to coat with flour.
    ¾ Cup Unsalted, Cold Butter, ½ Cup Vegetable Shortening
  • Start incorporating the shortening and butter into the dry ingredients by either 1) using a pastry cutter or 2) working it in with your hands by squeezing between your fingers. If the butter starts to soften too much, chill the bowl in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before continuing.
  • Continue blending the shortening and butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture has small, uneven pieces of butter—slightly larger than a pea—which will help create a flaky texture when baked.
  • Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of ice water to the dough and gently toss with a spatula or work in with your hands or pastry cutter.
    2 - 6 Tablespoons Cold Water
  • Continue adding ice water a little at a time until the dough holds together when pressed. It should feel cohesive but not wet or sticky.
  • Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours to rest and firm up before rolling.
  • To roll out dough: generously flour a working service. Roll dough to desired thickness.

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Notes

Flaky pie crust dough may be frozen for up to three months.

Nutrition

Calories: 3584kcalCarbohydrates: 310gProtein: 40gFat: 244gSaturated Fat: 114gPolyunsaturated Fat: 36gMonounsaturated Fat: 78gTrans Fat: 19gCholesterol: 366mgSodium: 3434mgPotassium: 443mgFiber: 10gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 4255IUCalcium: 101mgIron: 18mg
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