Catherine’s Favorite Pie Crust Recipe

Oct 23, 2018 | Food

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This crust is a family favorite. It’s very simple to throw together and I love how it bakes up flaky and delicious! Store bought crusts are wonderful too when you are in a pinch, but if you have a little extra time, this recipe is worth it. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cold & cubed
3/4 cup vegetable shortening, cold
1/2 cup ice water (water with ice, not just cold water)

Method:
Combine flour and salt in large bowl. Add butter and shortening. Use a pastry cutter to combine the butter and shortening into the flour mixture until it forms into pea-sized bits of dough. If you don’t have a pastry cutter, just use two forks.

Add 1 Tablespoon of ice water at a time to the dough mixture, stirring after each Tablespoon you add. Don’t add more water than you need, stop adding when large clumps start to form, anywhere from 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup, but be sure you are adding it in 1 Tablespoon increments.

Move the dough to a floured surface. The dough should not be too sticky! Work the dough with your hands until all the fats are combined and you can form it into a ball. Divide it in half. Flatten each half into 1″ disc. Wrap each portion in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but can be made up to 5 days in advance, but be sure it’s covered well with plastic wrap!

When it’s time to roll out the crust, be sure you are working on a floured surface and use only a small amount of force with your rolling pin. Start rolling from the center out in all directions, turning the dough as you go to ensure it’s even.

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