Perfect Pie Crust II

Pie crusts have been used in cooking for centuries and were originally made with lard or suet, until butter became a popular ingredient.

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 II

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Any, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

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

Servings: 8 Calories: 1344

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter
• 4 tablespoon Cold Water

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
2. Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and add them to the flour mixture.
3. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to mix the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough starts to come together.
5. Gather the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
7. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie dish.
8. Transfer the rolled out dough to the pie dish and trim any excess.
9. Fill the pie crust with your desired filling and bake according to the recipe instructions.
10. Allow the pie crust to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 168kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.7g17%

Total Carbohydrate 16.3g6%

Sugars 0.5g

Protein 1.9g4%

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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.