Ingredients for The Best Pie Crust Recipe
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- Vegetable Shortening
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Ice Water
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How to Make The Best Pie Crust Recipe
- Whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
- Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, and 1/2 cup cold shortening, also cut into small pieces, using a pastry blender or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add 6-8 tablespoons of ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork or your fingertips until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- Form the dough into a ball. If it's too crumbly, add a bit more water, a teaspoon at a time.
- Lightly flour a clean work surface and rolling pin.
- Gently flatten the dough ball into a disk. Transfer to the floured surface.
- Roll the dough out from the center, working outwards, to form a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Avoid over-rolling.
- Carefully roll the dough onto the rolling pin, then gently unroll it over a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges.
- **For an unfilled pie crust:** Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork to prevent bubbling. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
65 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
221g
Carbs
47g
