Cuisine: Sweet-tooth
Cooking Method: Baked
Yields:
2 Servings
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 Mins
Cook Time:
15 Mins
Total Time:
25 Mins
It’s hard to summarize this crust into a few words. Not only is it buttery, flaky and ultimately yummy but it’s the perfect, no-fail, best-ever homemade crust. There! I did it, makes sense right?
You’ll notice this crust isn’t attached to a specific fruit pie, quiche or even savoury pot-pie. That’s because it’s a deluxe crust, the kind you can love and learn to use with everything. Like anyone, I’m always up for a new recipe but I always find myself coming back to this gem. Written on a small notecard in my recipe box, grease stains and flour-dusted, you know it’s cherished.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cut shortening, butter and flour together. (add the salt if your butter is salt free or low sodium) If you don't have a pastry blender, use two butter knives or a fork - this method has got me by for years!
- Make a well and add the cold water, stir with a fork until the dough starts to form a ball. If there is still flour at the end, add tiny bits of water a teaspoon at a time. You want a stiff dough, not sticky, so really watch your water here.
- Divide your dough ball in half and form into balls. Cover in plastic wrap and let the dough chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before rolling out. (If you're only making one pie, or just using a bottom crust - freeze the other dough ball) Need a baked pie shell?
- Towards the end of the chill time, preheat your oven to 400F. Roll out one or both of your dough balls and place in a glass pie plate. Bake in a preheated oven or 14-15 minutes or until the crust is no longer translucent.
Notes
- Cold ingredients? Yes, make sure they are cold! This will give you a fail-proof crust.
- 30 minutes? You can the pie crust right away if you're in a rush, it makes the dough harder to work with
- Don't want bubbles? Prick the bottom and sides of your crust with the fork before baking
- How long does it last? 5 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer
- How do I roll out dough? check out this link, The Gracious Wife - Rolling out pie crust