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The Flakiest Bakery-Style Pie Crust

The Flakiest Bakery-Style Pie Crust

Discover the secret to The Flakiest Bakery-Style Pie Crust, perfect for any filling and sure to impress!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: DESSERTS & TREATS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour main ingredient
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt fine for even distribution
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar optional for sweetness
  • 6-8 tablespoons ice water use chilled
  • 2 tablespoons vodka or vinegar optional for tenderness

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Pastry cutter
  • Plastic wrap
  • rolling pin
  • Pie dish

Method
 

Making the Pie Crust
  1. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, measure the flour, salt, and sugar. Stir gently until well mixed.
  2. Chill Butter: Cube your cold butter and freeze for 10 minutes.
  3. Cut in Butter: Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to cut the chilled butter into the flour mixture.
  4. Add Water: Gradually add ice water, mixing gently until the dough comes together.
  5. Chill Dough: Divide into two discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  6. Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about ⅛-inch thickness.
  7. Fit into Dish: Place rolled dough into pie dish, trim edges, and crimp for a beautiful finish.
  8. Chill Again: Chill crust again for about 15 minutes before baking.
  9. Bake: Follow instructions for your desired pie filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep the butter as cold as possible for best results. Avoid overworking the dough to maintain flakiness.

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