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Flakiest (And Easiest) Pie Crust

Recipe #197867 | 15 min | 15 min prep | SERVES 8 , 1 pie crust (Change Servings)
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RECIPE BY: Alan in SW Florida

This is the flakiest, simplest pie pastry recipe I've come across. Make several batches at one time and freeze. TIP on pre-baking pie crusts: If your pie shell is to be baked without a filling, you must first prick the dough in the pan with a fork. If desired, place dry beans on top of the crust so that it bakes evenly. Place in a 450 degree oven and bake 10 to 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cool on a rack before filling. (NOTE: If you're using dry beans when baking the crust, remove them after 8 minutes baking and continue baking.)

Posted on: Nov 27, 2006

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Ingredients

  • Ingredients for 1 crust

    Directions

    1. 1
      In bowl of food processor, place flour, salt, and sugar; process once to combine all.
    2. 2
      Chill shortening briefly - about 3 minutes in the freezer will do.
    3. 3
      Break shortening into bits; distribute around steel blade in bowl.
    4. 4
      Process with 7 on-off pulses, until shortening is broken into dry ingredients well.
    5. 5
      Add ice water.
    6. 6
      Process with 7 more on-off pulses, or until dough forms into a ball.
    7. 7
      Roll out.
    8. 8
      Proceed with pie recipe.
    9. 9
      This recipe doubles well.

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    From: Chef #331430

    On May 5, 2007

    I was looking for a simple recipe for a pie crust for an apple pie. This one was on target because not only was it simple, the crust turned our perfect! I'll never buy reaqdy-made again. I added just a little extra water to get the consistecy I wanted, but otherwise...simply GREAT

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (41g)

    Recipe makes 8 servings

    Calories 198
    Calories from Fat 117 (59%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 13.0g 20%
    Saturated Fat 3.7g 18%
    Monounsaturated Fat 3.8g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 4.9g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 19mg 0%
    Potassium 25mg 0%
    Total Carbohydrate 17.9g 5%
    Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2%
    Sugars 0.1g
    Protein 2.4g 4%
    Vitamin A 0mcg 0%
    Vitamin B6 0.0mg 0%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 0mg 0%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 3mg 0%
    Iron 1mg 6%

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