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Homemade All Purpose Pie Crust Recipe

My go-to recipe for sweet and savoury pies, it's always a hit!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time1 day 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: all purpose pie crust, buttery, flakey, homemade pie crust, savoury pie, sweet pie
Servings: 2 pie crusts
Author: Alicia

Equipment

  • Pastry mat
  • Pastry cutter

Ingredients

  • 315 g (2 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 115 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter chilled
  • 98 g (1/2 cup) vegetable shortening chilled
  • 120 mL (1/2 cup) ice water

Instructions

  • Gather all ingredients and chilled (optional) equipment. Pour ice water and set aside.
  • Mix the flour and salt together in a large bowl. Cube the butter and shortening and add directly to the flour mixture.
  • Use a pastry cutter or food processor to cut the butter and shortening into the flour mixture until they are evenly dispersed into pea-sized bits. Do not use your fingers.
  • Measure 1/2 cup of water from the ice water mixture (some ice has melted at this point). Slowly add about 1 T of water at a time to the dough, using a spatula to mix. Continue adding water until the dough begins forming large clumps. If the dough is still too dry and not cohesive, you can add 1-2 more tablespoons of water. Do not over-mix the dough.
  • Transfer dough to a clean work surface or pastry mat. Using floured hands and working quickly, form the dough into a cohesive ball. Divide in half and form into 1-inch discs, wrap tightly with plastic wrap and chill for 2-24 hours.
  • You’re ready to use the dough in your favourite pie recipe! Enjoy!

Notes

*Store shortening in the refrigerator and butter in the freezer. A few hours prior to beginning recipe, transfer the butter to the refrigerator.
 
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