Tinklee’s Flaky Pie Crust

The flakiness of the pie crust is achieved by the butter melting during baking, creating steam and creating air pockets in the dough.

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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Tinklee’s Flaky Pie Crust

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

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

Servings: 8 Calories: 1440

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoon Ice water

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
2. Cut the butter into small pieces and add it to the bowl.
3. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Gradually add the ice water, a tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together.
5. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk.
6. Wrap the disks in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
7. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and use it to line a pie dish.
8. Fill with your desired pie filling and bake according to your pie recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 17g6%

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.