BASIC SHORTCRUST PIE CRUST
This easy, no fail, flaky all purpose pastry can be made by hand or in the food processor. The proportion of butter and shortening gives the pastry a perfect flavor and texture. Use this pastry for quiches and fruit or meat pies.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 2 pie crusts
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour and salt. Blend in the butter and shortening until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- In a cup, combine the water and vinegar or lemon juice. Sprinkle the liquid over the flour mixture. Using your fingers, work the liquid in and gather the dough into a ball. Divide the dough into two equal pieces.
- Roll out as needed or wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill.
- To partially bake the pastry, preheat the oven to 425°F Cut a piece of parchment, foil or waxed paper to fit inside the pie plate. Fill the paper with dried beans and bake for 15 minutes. Lift out the paper and beans and proceed with the rest of the recipe. Or use unbaked as required in your recipe.
- Makes enough pastry for one 9-or 10 inch double crust pie.
- Lucy Waverman's Cooking School Cookbook.
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Stenelle Brewer
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any pie lover!
Angela Shaw
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves baking.
Dan Monaghan
[email protected]This is the best shortcrust pie crust recipe I've ever tried.
Naiz ali Domki
[email protected]I've been using this recipe for years and it never fails me.
Kidist Wubalem
[email protected]This crust is perfect for both sweet and savory pies.
Khosa badboy
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the crust.
Mennen
[email protected]This recipe is a bit more work than some others, but it's worth it. The crust is so flaky and flavorful.
Dylan Black
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always turned out great. My friends and family love it!
Malik Ubaid
[email protected]Not a fan of this recipe. The crust was dry and crumbly.
luckson bernard
[email protected]Crust was easy to work with and didn't tear when I was rolling it out.
Johnjohn Ross
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. The crust was flaky and buttery, and it held up well to the filling.
Chipo Mulemeka
[email protected]★★★★★
Faizah Abedy
[email protected]My first time making a pie crust from scratch and it was a success! Thanks for the clear instructions.
Rasta Fari92
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe. Crust turned out perfect!
Rich Kasuyo
[email protected]This is a great basic shortcrust pie crust recipe! I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it always turns out flaky and delicious.