MARTHA WHITE'S PERFECT PIE CRUST
While the ingredients are familiar, it is the technique that sets this recipe apart. Cutting in the first half the shortening in small pieces developes tenderness, and the cutting in the second half until the size of small peas gives flakiness. Martha White and other Southern flours have less protien (less gluten to develop) which helps to produce a more tender crust.
Provided by Connie K
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine flour and salt; mix well.
- With pastry blender or fork, cut in half of shortening until mixture is fine and mealy.
- Cut in remaining shortening until mixture is consistency of small peas.
- Sprinkle water over mixture; stir gently with fork until dough leaves sides of bowl.
- If some dry particles remain in bottom of bowl, sprinkle with about 1/2 teaspoon water; continue to stir with fork until particles are worked into dough.
- Mixture should be moist enough to form a ball, but should not be sticky.
- Shape dough into 1 or 2 balls (depending on one- or two-crust); flatten to 1/2-inch thickness, rounding and smoothing edges.
- On floured surface, roll out dough to 11-inch round.
- Carefully roll dough around rolling pin; unroll unto 9-inch pie pan, or 9- or 10-inch tart pan; Fit evenly into pan; do not stretch.
- For one-crust baked pie shell (unfilled): Heat oven to 475F; Prick bottom and sides of pastry generously with fork; Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown; Cool on wire rack 15 minutes or until completely cooled.
- Continue as directed in pie recipe.
- For Two-Crust Pie: 2 cups Martha White All Purpose Flour 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup shortening 4 1/2 to 5 tablespoons cold water.
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UZAIR MUSHTAQ
[email protected]This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever tried. The crust is so flaky and delicious. I'll definitely be using this recipe again and again.
SOLOMON OGUGUA
[email protected]I've tried this pie crust recipe a few times and it's always turned out great. The crust is flaky and flavorful, and it's the perfect addition to any pie.
Zay Hulse
[email protected]The pie crust was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
Melanie Williams
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is easy to follow and the crust turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.
Monir Z
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this pie crust recipe without any problems. The crust turned out great and my pie was a success.
Fraol Tsegaye
[email protected]I was disappointed with this pie crust recipe. The crust was tough and dry. I won't be making this again.
Khalil Lashari
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a bit more work than some of the others I've tried, but it's worth it. The crust is incredibly flaky and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Charlene Marie
[email protected]I've made this pie crust recipe several times and it's always turned out great. The crust is flaky and flavorful, and it's the perfect addition to any pie.
Rt Ratul
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is pretty good. It's easy to make and the crust turned out flaky and golden brown. However, I found that the crust was a bit too sweet for my taste.
MD Salek
[email protected]I was looking for a pie crust recipe that was easy to make and didn't require a lot of ingredients. This recipe fit the bill perfectly. The crust turned out great and my pie was a success.
James Riley
[email protected]This is my go-to pie crust recipe. It's simple to make and always turns out delicious. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it's always been a hit.
Murungi Fred
[email protected]I love this pie crust recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. The crust is flaky and buttery, and it's the perfect addition to any pie.
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[email protected]This pie crust recipe is amazing! The crust is light and flaky, and it's the perfect base for any type of pie. I've used it for apple pie, pumpkin pie, and even quiche, and it's always turned out perfect.
Ujjal Roy
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a very experienced baker. But I'm so glad I did! The crust was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Tom Nyakundi
[email protected]I've tried many pie crust recipes in the past, but this one is by far the best. The crust is incredibly tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be using this recipe again and again.
Thulie Bogopa
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a keeper! It was so easy to make and turned out perfectly flaky and golden brown. I used it for a savory chicken pot pie and the crust held up beautifully.