Kelsi's Pie Crust

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Mix flour and salt together in large bowl

Step 2

Add butter and shortening and cut with pastry cutter until it is in pea sized bits with a few larger bits of fat

Step 3

Drizzle ice water in 1 tbsp at a time, stirring with a wooden spatula after every addition. Stop adding water when dough begins to form large clumps (usually about 1/2 cup, but sometimes up to 3/4 cup in dryer winter months)

Step 4

Transfer dough to floured surface; dough shouldn't be too sticky

Step 5

Using floured hands, fold dough into itself until flour is fully incorporated into fats.

Step 6

Cut in half, flatten each half into disc, and wrap tightly with plastic wrap

Step 7

Refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 5 days

Step 8

Roll out pirate crust to your liking and place in baking dish.

Step 9

Use a fork to poke holes in the bottom to prevent air bubbles getting trapped underneath during baking

Step 10

Freeze in baking dish for at least 30 minutes but preferably an hour

Step 11

Preheat oven to 350°F

Step 12

Line inside of crust with foil and fill with pie weights, dry beans, or rice

Step 13

Bake:

Step 14

a. If your pie will require further baking, bake. at 350°F for 45-50 minutes

Step 15

b. If the pie will not require further baking. after removal, bake for 60-75 minutes