Learn how to make an easy flaky pie crust at home from scratch. Use this for all your pie-baking needs.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose plain flour (190g)
- 5 Tbsp. very cold unsalted butter 70g
- 1/4 cup cold shortening 50g
- 1/4 tsp. of salt 1g
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar optional (5ml)
- 1/4 cup very cold water 60ml. May not need it all.
Instructions
- Begin by adding the flour and salt to a large bowl or to a food processor. Then add in the cold butter and cold shortening. Mix together the cider and water and then pour about half of it in. Mix the ingredients together until a dough forms. You may also use a fork or pastry blender. It should be just barely sticky. Add more water as needed.
- Pour the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead the dough together for a few seconds and then shape it into a flat disc, about an inch or so thick. Cover it with plastic wrap and then chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Using a floured surface, roll the dough out about 1/8th of an inch or so thick, until it is about 2 inches in diameter larger around the pie pan. So when you place the pie pan down on it, there will be about 2 inches extra around the whole pan.
- Place the dough in the pan and use your fingers to form it to the pan. Use a knife to trim around the edges. Decorate the edges however you like, with a fork, or by pinching it with one hand and poking it with the index finger making a fluted edge. Cover it and freeze, or use it right away for a pie. If you want a top to your pie you will need to make another crust. Enjoy!