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5 from 2 ratings
Yield: 2 servings (2 discs)

Best Pie Crust Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
This pie crust recipe is surprisingly easy to make, has the best flavor, and is incredibly flaky & tender. From warm & cozy Thanksgiving pies, fruity summer pies, and everything in between, this recipe will be your go-to for all your future pie needs!
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Ingredients
 

  • 313 grams (2 ½ cups) all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 170 grams (¾ cup) unsalted butter, cold & cubed
  • 50 grams (¼ cup) vegetable shortening, cold
  • 120 grams (½ cup) ice water

Instructions
 

  • If making the dough in a food processor: pulse together the flour, sugar, and salt until combined. Add the cold butter & shortening and pulse until evenly incorporated and the butter is in pea-sized pieces. Add 2-3 tablespoons of ice water to the food processor and pulse until combined. Continue to add one tablespoon of water at a time until the dough just comes together in the food processor. Proceed the same way!
  • In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, and salt, and whisk until combined.
    313 grams all purpose flour, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Cut the cold butter & shortening into your dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to break up the butter into pea-sized pieces and mix until incorporated into the dry ingredients.
    170 grams unsalted butter, 50 grams vegetable shortening
  • Start by adding 2-3 tablespoons of ice water to the dough. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to gently mix the dough. Continue to add water tablespoon by tablespoon until larger pieces form and the dough binds just enough. You may not need to use all of the water.
    120 grams ice water
  • Pour the pie dough pieces onto a clean dish towel. Use the towel to tightly form the dough into a ball. This will bring the dough together without overworking it. See pictures in post for reference.
  • Divide the dough into two equal pieces. Flatten them into discs, tightly wrap in plastic wrap, then place in the fridge to chill for at least two hours. At this point, the dough can also be frozen.
  • Once ready, roll out the dough & proceed per your pie recipe’s instructions!
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