CLASSIC PIE CRUST
Categories Dessert Freeze/Chill Parade
Yield Makes enough for an 8- or 9-inch double-crust pie
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Combine the flour and salt in a food processor. Add the shortening; pulse the machine on and off until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- 2. With the machine running, trickle in 4 tablespoons of ice water through the feed tube, until the dough just gathers together. (If the dough seems dry, add up to 1 tablespoon more of ice water, 1/2 teaspoon at a time.) Divide the dough in half, forming each half into a thick disk. Wrap each disk in plastic; refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
- 3. Remove half the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured work surface or between 2 sheets of wax paper to form a circle about 1/8-inch thick and 2 inches larger than the pie plate. (Work quickly, as the dough can become sticky.) With the help of a spatula, gently transfer the dough to a pie plate, pressing it lightly into the plate to fit. If the dough should tear, just press it together gently. Trim the dough, leaving a 1-inch overhang. If making a single-crust pie, turn the edge under and flute it decoratively.
- 4. Repeat for a top crust or for another bottom crust. The circle for a top crust should be 9 inches for an 8-inch pie and 10 inches for a 9-inch pie.
- 5. Follow the individual pie recipes for filling and baking.
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Saqib Jadoon
[email protected]This is my favorite pie crust recipe. It's the perfect balance of flaky and buttery.
Arian Shihab
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I used to be intimidated by making pie crust, but this recipe makes it so easy.
Md Delowar Hossain
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've used it to make all kinds of pies, from apple to pumpkin to chocolate cream.
Ezekiel Mondoloka
[email protected]This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
shamshad rana
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the crust turned out great.
Irshad Hussain
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Blen Gemechu
[email protected]I tried this recipe for the first time last week and it was a hit! My family loved the pie.
Denie Charlery
[email protected]I love this recipe! The crust is so flaky and delicious.
Mohbad Jnr
[email protected]This is my go-to pie crust recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out great.
Sk Nazmul Sakib
[email protected]I've been using this recipe for years and it always turns out perfect. The crust is flaky and buttery, and it holds up well to all kinds of fillings.