How To Make Easy Pie Crust Recipe
What better way to get you in a happy mood than having a slice of pie? These baked dishes are perfect for those who can’t get enough of flaky pastries. From an apple variant to a lemon meringue, these pies pastries recipes will satisfy your pie and pastry cravings.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 4-6 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt.
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Add the cold butter pieces to the flour mixture and using a pastry cutter or your hands, mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
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Gather the dough into a ball, flatten it into a disk, and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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When ready to use, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie dish.
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Transfer the dough to the pie dish, gently pressing it into the bottom and sides.
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Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges as desired.
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Fill the pie crust with your desired filling and bake according to your pie recipe.
Nutrition
- Calories : 600 kcal
- Total Fat : 40g
- Saturated Fat : 25g
- Cholesterol : 100mg
- Sodium : 700mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 55g
- Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 0g
- Protein : 6g
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