Our Favorite Pie Crust Recipe How To Make A Tender Pie Crust Recipe

Master the art of pie-making with this foolproof recipe for the flakiest, most tender pie crust! Using a winning combination of butter for flavor and lard/shortening for flakiness, this recipe delivers a melt-in-your-mouth crust every time. We've adapted the King Arthur Flour method, incorporating buttermilk powder and baking powder for extra tenderness and flakiness. This recipe yields a single crust, perfect for your favorite pies, quiches, or tarts. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this unbelievably delicious crust!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 1553.3 kcal

Protein 39g

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Ingredients for Our Favorite Pie Crust Recipe How To Make A Tender Pie Crust

Unbleached All Purpose Flour
Dry Non Fat Buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt
Baking Powder
Butter
Lard
White Vinegar
Cold Water

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How to Make Our Favorite Pie Crust Recipe How To Make A Tender Pie Crust

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or King Arthur Baking Mellow Pastry Blend), 1 tablespoon buttermilk powder, ½ teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon white vinegar.
Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, using a pastry blender or your fingers, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add ½ cup cold lard or vegetable shortening, and continue cutting until the mixture is evenly combined and resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add 6-8 tablespoons ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly with a fork until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently form it into a disc. Wrap the disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 days).
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate.
Trim and crimp the edges of the crust. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork to prevent air bubbles.
For a pre-baked crust, line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and parchment paper and bake for another 5-10 minutes, until lightly golden.
If using for a filled pie, bake according to your pie filling recipe.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

Fat

247g

Carbs

47g

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How long does it take to make Our Favorite Pie Crust Recipe How To Make A Tender Pie Crust?

Our Favorite Pie Crust Recipe How To Make A Tender Pie Crust takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Our Favorite Pie Crust Recipe How To Make A Tender Pie Crust?

Our Favorite Pie Crust Recipe How To Make A Tender Pie Crust has approximately 1553.3 calories per serving, with about 39 g protein, 47 g carbohydrates and 152 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Our Favorite Pie Crust Recipe How To Make A Tender Pie Crust?

The key ingredients for Our Favorite Pie Crust Recipe How To Make A Tender Pie Crust are Unbleached All Purpose Flour, Dry Non Fat Buttermilk, Salt, Baking Powder, Butter, Lard. See the full list with measurements above.