For an extra flaky crust, ensure all ingredients are very cold. You can even chill the flour and bowl beforehand. If the dough becomes too warm while you are working with it, return it to the refrigerator to chill for a few minutes. For a blind-baked crust, prick the bottom of the crust with a fork before baking to prevent it from puffing up. You can also weigh it down with pie weights or dried beans.
Basic Flaky Pie Crust
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PREP TIME0 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME0 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS5.6K
The cornerstone of countless delectable desserts and savory creations. This recipe delivers a consistently flaky and tender crust, perfect as a base for your favorite pie fillings.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate15 g
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Fiber1 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium73 mg
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Sugar0 g
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Fat13 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 2 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. (2 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 6 mins Add the cold shortening to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the shortening into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (5-7 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 4 mins Drizzle 2 tablespoons of ice water over the flour mixture. Toss gently with a fork to moisten. Add more ice water, a teaspoon at a time, until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough. (3-5 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View 30 mins Gently gather the dough into a ball. Flatten slightly into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours. (30+ minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View 13 mins On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges as desired. (10-15 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Fill with your desired filling and bake according to your recipe instructions.
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Curt Metz
Aug 6, 2022The tip about chilling the ingredients is a game-changer!
Ola Orn
May 30, 2022This recipe worked perfectly! My pie crust was so flaky and delicious.
Liliane Rutherford
May 27, 2022I've always struggled with pie crust, but this recipe was easy to follow and produced a great result.