Ingredients for Perfect Tender Flaky Pie Crust
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable Oil
- Cold Water
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How to Make Perfect Tender Flaky Pie Crust
- Whisk together flour and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut in the cold shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and 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. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate.
- Trim and crimp the edges.
- Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork to prevent bubbling.
- For a blind bake (for fruit pies): Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes. Remove weights and parchment and bake for another 5 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- For pies that don't require blind baking, add your filling and bake according to your recipe instructions.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
24 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
18g
Carbs
14g
