Flaky Double-Crust Pastry
"This recipe can be used for almost any double-crusted 9- or 10-inch pie, sweet or savory. If you're making it for a pie that has a single crust, wrap the dough you don't need and freeze it. You can make this ahead too- The pastry can be frozen for up to 1 month."
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Yields:
-
2 9 inch crusts
- Serves:
- 16
ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1⁄2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1⁄2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (4 ounces)
- 1⁄4 cup ice water, plus
- 3 tablespoons ice water
directions
- In a food processor, combine the flour and salt.
- Add the shortening and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Add the butter and pulse several times, until the butter is the size of small peas.
- Sprinkle evenly with the ice water and pulse just until the dough comes together.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead lightly once or twice.
- Divide the dough in half; pat each half into a 6-inch disk.
- Wrap in plastic and refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes or overnight.
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Reviews
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Moist and buttery tasting, and I couldn't have asked for an easier recipe. I used it to make a pot pie, and will use it again the next time, too! -
I made a lemon mergine pie yesterday using this crust and my husband raved & raved about how good it was. Finally, I've found a pie crust recipe that's a keeper!!!! Thanks, Bec for sharing this recipe.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
BeccaB3c
United States
