Ingredients for Kitchenaid Pie Pastry
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes
- 1 cup vegetable shortening, chilled
- 6-8 tablespoons ice water
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How to Make Kitchenaid Pie Pastry
- Whisk together flour and salt in the KitchenAid mixer bowl.
- Cut the chilled shortening and butter into 4-5 pieces and add them to the flour mixture.
- Attach the flat beater to your KitchenAid mixer.
- Mix on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs (about 30 seconds).
- With the mixer running on low speed, gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough just comes together to form a ball. Be careful not to overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Form into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 15 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough between two sheets of parchment paper to 1/8-inch thickness.
- Carefully transfer the dough to your pie plate. Gently unfold and press the dough into the bottom and sides of the plate, trimming any excess.
- Crimp the edges of the crust.
- For a baked pie crust: Prick the bottom and sides of the crust with a fork to prevent bubbling.
- **Optional:** For a pre-baked crust, bake at 450°F (232°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Cool completely before filling.
- Fill and bake your pie according to your desired recipe.
- **Pro Tip:** Chill your rolling pin and parchment paper for an even easier rolling experience!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
52 g
Sugar
1g
Fat
133g
Carbs
35g
