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Flaky Pie Crust

Master the art of creating a perfectly flaky crust for both sweet and savory dishes, preventing sogginess and enhancing your pies and tarts.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour Opt for fresh flour for best results.
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed High-fat butter is recommended for richer flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 6-8 tablespoons ice water Add gradually until the dough comes together.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine the flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
  2. Add the cold butter and use a pastry cutter to blend until you achieve a crumbly texture.
  3. Gradually mix in the ice water until the dough just comes together.
  4. Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic, and chill until firm (about 30 minutes).
Baking
  1. Roll out the dough gently and fit it into a pie dish.
  2. Blind bake at 400°F for 10-15 minutes if needed.
  3. Bake the crust until golden brown, approximately 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 230mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

For best results, keep the work area cool and avoid overworking the dough. Feel free to substitute some ingredients to fit dietary preferences.

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