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Easy Flaky Pie Crust Recipe

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  • Author: Sky
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: One double-crust 9- or 9½-inch pie or two single-crust pies (serves 16)
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Learn how to make the perfect flaky pie crust with this easy recipe suitable for both sweet and savory pies. This recipe yields a tender, buttery double crust ideal for a 9- or 9½-inch pie or two single-crust pies. Key tips include keeping ingredients cold and thoroughly chilling the dough for best results.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2⅔ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt

Butter

  • 20 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (2½ sticks), cut into ¼-inch pats

Wet Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 teaspoon cold apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Combine Flour and Salt: In a food processor, place 1⅔ cups of the flour and the salt. Pulse to combine evenly.
  2. Add Butter: Spread the cold butter pats evenly over the flour mixture in the processor. Pulse until the butter is well incorporated and the mixture starts to clump, ensuring no dry flour remains.
  3. Add Remaining Flour: Spread the dough mixture evenly in the bowl and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup flour on top. Briefly pulse until the dough becomes crumbly.
  4. Incorporate Water and Vinegar: Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Sprinkle ice water and apple cider vinegar on top. Use a spatula to fold and press the dough until it forms a cohesive ball.
  5. Shape and Chill Dough: Divide the dough into two halves. Form each into a 1-inch-thick disk. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.
  6. Roll Out First Disk: On a lightly floured surface, place one dough disk. Flour the top and roll into a large circle about ⅛-inch thick. The circle should be 1 inch larger than your pie plate on all sides. Rotate and flip the dough occasionally to prevent sticking.
  7. Transfer to Pie Plate: Roll the dough over your rolling pin and unroll it onto the pie plate. Press the dough firmly into the bottom and sides. Trim edges to leave a ½-inch overhang. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill.
  8. Roll Out Second Disk: Repeat the rolling process with the second dough disk to create the top crust.
  9. Assemble and Bake: Use the pie crusts with your desired pie filling and bake according to your pie recipe instructions.

Notes

  • Keep all ingredients cold to ensure a flaky crust.
  • Do not shorten chilling time; chilling the dough is crucial for texture and ease of handling.
  • The recipe makes enough for a double crust for one 9- or 9½-inch pie or two single-crust pies.
  • Use a food processor to quickly incorporate butter without melting it.
  • Roll dough evenly to about ⅛ inch thickness for best baking results.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: N/A (depends on pie filling and baking recipe)
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://skysrecipes.com/easy-flaky-pie-crust-recipe/