Freeze It Easy Pie Crust Food

FLAKY PIE CRUST

Steps:

• Blend flour, sugar and salt in processor.
• Add shortening and butter and cut in using on/off turns until mixture resembles coarse meal.
• Transfer mixture to bowl.
• Mix 6 tablespoons ice water and vinegar in small bowl; pour over flour mixture.
• Stir with fork until moist clumps form, adding more ice water by teaspoonfuls if dough is dry.
• Gather dough into 2 balls; flatten each into disk.
• Wrap each in plastic and chill 30 minutes.
• (Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated up to 2 days or frozen up to 1 month. If frozen, thaw overnight in refrigerator. Soften slightly at room temperature before using).
• Zelly Bell I'd say you have a way more modern oven than I do, thank goodness, and you should "tailor" this recipe to what what works for you and your oven, as I imagine most ovens are newer than mine, which I'm just used to mine now, and can even bake good cookies from scratch with it now. This recipe is simply a good easy pie crust easy enough for a beginner in even a not user-friendly oven.
• Please Do NOT be intimidated at making your own pie crust, it's not that much work and way worth it. It's more enjoyable when they compliment you to say, "I made it from scratch". Bottom line it's worth trying. If I can make a good pie crust you can too.

FREEZE IT: EASY PIE CRUST

Steps:

• To make dough, mix flour, salt, and sugar in a medium-size bowl. Cut butter into pieces. With a pastry blender, cut in butter, working until mixture resembles coarse meal.
• Add ice water; work with hands until dough comes together. If dough is still crumbly, add more ice water a tablespoon at a time (up to 4 more tablespoons). Do not overwork.
• Divide dough in half, and flatten halves into disks. Wrap disks separately in plastic; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• To form pie-shell, on a floured surface, roll dough into a 14-inch round. Wrap around rolling pin; carefully unroll over a 9-inch pie plate.
• Fit gently into bottom and side of plate. Use kitchen shears to trim dough to a 1-inch overhang; fold under, and seal to form a rim.
• Crimp rim with fingertips and knuckle. Repeat with remaining dough; wrap each with plastic, stack, and freeze.

EASY PIE CRUST

Steps:

• To make the dough for the pie crust, mix 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon each salt and sugar in a medium-size bowl. Cut 2 sticks chilled unsalted butter into pieces. With a pastry blender, cut in butter, working until mixture resembles coarse meal.
• Add 4 tablespoons ice water; work with hands until dough comes together. If dough is still crumbly, add more ice water a tablespoon at a time (up to 4 more tablespoons). Do not overwork.
• Divide dough in half, and flatten halves into disks. Wrap disks separately in plastic; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• To form the pie shell, roll the dough on a floured surface into a 14-inch round. Wrap around rolling pin and carefully unroll over a 9-inch pie plate.
• Fit gently into bottom and side of plate. Use kitchen shears to trim dough to a 1-inch overhang; fold under, and seal to form a rim.
• Crimp rim with fingertips and knuckle. Repeat with remaining dough; wrap each with plastic, stack, and freeze.

EASY PIE CRUST

Steps:

• Put water, butter and crisco in freezer while preparing flour.
• Sift flour, sugar, and salt together.
• Cut cold butter and crisco into flour mixture until crumbly.
• Add cold lemon juice and water. Mix just until moist crumbs form.
• Turn dough out onto floured counter top.
• Divide dough into 2 parts.
• Wrap in plastic wrip and put in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Roll pie dough out and use as pie recipe directs.
• Enjoy a flaky, great tasting pie crust!

EASY VEGAN PIE CRUST

Steps:

• Add the almond flour, organic unbleached flour (may sub whole wheat pastry flour), tapioca flour, and salt to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
• Add 1/4 cup of water and the maple syrup(if using). Use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to stir until everything is combined. Slowly add the next 2 Tbsp of water and mix until you reach the right consistency. If the dough still seems a little dry add 1 tsp. of water at a time. You want the dough to be damp, but not super sticky. Continue to use the spatula or spoon until you need to use your hands to finish the dough and shape it into a ball.
• Form the dough into a disc shape and place it on a lightly floured surface or piece of parchment paper. Cover the dough with another piece of parchment paper and roll it out until it's wide enough to cover your pie dish.
• Gently lift the dough and place it into the pie dish and begin to lightly press the dough into the dish. Trim off the edges and any broken pieces.
• Use right away or place in the fridge until you're ready to use it. Simply double the recipe if you have a recipe that calls for two pie crusts.