Description
A unique and impressive pie crust recipe that will elevate your desserts and wow your guests.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup ice water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the chilled butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until the mixture forms a ball.
- Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and shape it into your desired pie form.
- Pre-bake the crust at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes before adding your filling.
Notes
- For a sweeter crust, add more sugar to the dough.
- Experiment with different flavors by adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Make sure the butter is very cold for a flaky texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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