Basic Two Crust Pie Pastry
Whether you're making a sweet or savory pie, this recipe will impress.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup shortening, ice-cold, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter, ice-cold, cut into pieces
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, 9 ounces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 to 5 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cut the shortening and butter pieces into the flour and salt until you have particles the size of small peas. Sprinkle in 4 tablespoons of the water, a little at a time, tossing with a fork until the flour is moistened and the pastry leaves the sides of the bowl. Add 1 to 3 teaspoons more, just a few drops at a time as needed. Gather the pastry into a ball and flatten it; cut it in half and shape it into two disks. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes or overnight.
- Roll out one portion of the dough and fit it into a pie plate. Fill the crust following the recipe directions. Top with the second rolled-out portion. Cut slits in the center of the pastry to allow steam to escape. Trim the edge, leaving 1 inch of overhang. Roll the overhang under; seal and flute as desired.
- Bake the pie as directed.
Notes
How To Make the Dough With a Food Processor
- Put the flour, salt, and chilled shortening in the bowl of the food processor fitted with the chopping blade. Pulse for 4 seconds.
- Add the chilled shortening and butter; pulse for 2 seconds. Repeat 2 to 3 more times. You should see visible pea-size pieces of fat.
- Sprinkle 4 tablespoons of water over the flour mixture and pulse for 1 to 2 seconds to make a crumbly mixture.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently work in more ice water, 1 teaspoon at a time, as needed for a smooth dough. Avoid overworking the dough.
- Divide the dough into 2 portions. Flatten each portion into a disk. Wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. You can prepare the dough a day in advance.
- Roll the dough, fill, and bake as directed.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 314mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 87IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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