Basic Flaky Pie Crust
I really love flaky pie crust, and it's always been a difficult quality for me to achieve, despite most people's claims that their recipe is the flakiest using a rolling pin, slightly flatten each ball of dough to make rolling easier later… then seal each ziploc and place bags in the freezer—yes, sylvia.
Recipe Summary Basic Flaky Pie Crust
It is just what it claims to be. Use as unbaked pie shell.
Ingredients | Easy Pie Crust Recipes From Scratch1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon salt½ cup shortening, chilled3 tablespoons ice waterDirectionsWhisk the flour and salt together in a medium size bowl. With a pastry blender, cut in the cold shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water over flour. Toss mixture with a fork to moisten, adding more water a few drops at a time until the dough comes together.Gently gather dough particles together into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes before rolling.Roll out dough, and put in a pie plate. Fill with desired filling and bake.Info | Easy Pie Crust Recipes From ScratchServings:
8
Yield:
1 pie crust
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