Perfect Pie Crust

Pie crusts have been used in culinary creations for centuries, with ancient Egyptians and Greeks being among the first to make them.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 4.

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Perfect Pie Crust

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Various Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 1 Calories: 150

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted Butter
• 4 tablespoon Ice Water

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix the flour and salt.
2. Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture.
3. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together.
5. Shape the dough into a disk, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to the desired temperature for your pie recipe.
7. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie dish.
8. Transfer the rolled dough to the pie dish and press it gently into the bottom and sides.
9. Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges.
10. Proceed with your pie recipe as directed.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 1g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.