PERFECT "FLAKY PIE CRUST"
This flaky pie crust recipe is so good and may be prepared ahead of time for time savings. I usually make my pie crust a day or two earlier. The easy part now is what pie filling will be your preference.
Provided by Connie "Kiyu" Guerrero
Categories Pies
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. (Ingredients calls for a double-crust 9"x10" pie) In a cup of very cold water, drop in pieces of shortening.
- 2. In a large bowl mix flour, salt and sugar.
- 3. Scatter cold butter and chilled shortening pieces over flour mixture. Cut butter and shortening into the flour mixture using pastry cutter or two forks. The mixture should resemble coarse cornmeal, with butter bits no bigger than peas.
- 4. Sprinkle 6 tablespoons of ice water over flour mixture. Using the blade of a rubber spatula, press down on the dough, using a folding motion, until the dough sticks together.
- 5. Add up to 2 more tablespoons of ice water if the dough will not come together. (DO NOT OVER-KNEAD THE DOUGH)
- 6. Divide the dough into 2 balls and flatten each into 4 inch wide disks. Dust the disks lightly with flour, wrap each in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 days before rolling out.
- 7. After the dough has chilled in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, you can take it out to roll. If it's too stiff, let it sit for 5min. (PREHEAT OVEN TO 325 degrees F.)
- 8. Sprinkle a little flour on a flat work surface and the top half of one of the disks of dough.
- 9. Using a rolling pin, apply light pressure while rolling outwards from the center. Every once in a while you may need to use a metal spatula or a pastry scraper to gently lift under the dough to make sure it is not sticking to the rolling surface. Roll until you have a big enough piece of dough - place the pie tin or pie dish upside down on the dough and the dough should extend beyond the pan by at least 2 inches all around.
- 10. EGG WASH: A lovely coating for a pie can be achieved with a simple egg wash. (Beat 1 tbsp. heavy cream and 1 large egg. Brush the crust) Bake for 12-15 minutes or until light golden in color.
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jaguat
jaguat3@yahoo.comI would give this recipe 10 stars if I could! It's the best pie crust recipe I've ever tried.
Aashi 123
aashi12334@gmail.comThis is the best pie crust recipe I've ever used. The crust is always flaky and delicious.
Yesenia Serrano
yesenia32@yahoo.comI've tried this recipe several times, and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to pie crust recipe now.
Ko Rim
ko_r86@hotmail.frThis recipe is a lifesaver! I used to be intimidated by making pie crust, but this recipe makes it so easy.
Sad Pari
sad_p@hotmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good pie crust recipe for ages, and this one is perfect.
Nya
nya@hotmail.comOverall, this is a great recipe for a flaky and delicious pie crust. I would definitely recommend it.
marmar Villalobob
v_m@yahoo.comThe instructions were a bit confusing, but I figured it out eventually. The crust turned out well, but I think I could have done a better job if the instructions were clearer.
Albert Pimentel
pa@hotmail.comThe crust was a bit too salty for my taste. I will reduce the amount of salt next time.
Shawon Sheikh
s.s@hotmail.comThis recipe is a game-changer! I used to buy pre-made pie crusts, but now I make my own all the time. It's so much better and so easy to make.
Narayan Pahadi
n@hotmail.comI made this crust for a chicken pot pie, and it was perfect! The crust was so flavorful and held up well to the filling.
Chris Vuono
c_vuono36@yahoo.comI substituted half of the butter with shortening, and the crust was still very flaky and delicious.
Allan Janes
janes.a@yahoo.comA few tips: make sure the butter is cold and the water is ice cold. Also, don't overwork the dough. The less you handle it, the flakier the crust will be.
Rathi Chandrika
rathi.chandrika@gmail.comFollowed the recipe exactly and the crust turned out great. Will definitely make this again.
Cristina Szasz
sc@yahoo.comThis recipe is easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. The crust turned out perfect, and my pie was a hit!
TAPAN POKHAREL
p-tapan99@yahoo.comI made this pie crust for my Thanksgiving pie, and it was a huge hit! The crust was so delicious and flaky, and it really made the pie.
Fari Bajwa
b_fari13@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've tried many pie crust recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The crust was perfectly flaky and golden brown, and it held together beautifully. I will definitely be using this recipe again and again.