Super Flakey Pie Crust

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:39:15 GMT

Step 1

- Mix together dry .

Step 2

- Remove 4 tbsp of dry mixture and set aside in a separate bowl

Step 3

- Add crisco (vegetable lard) and behind working into the dry . Then add half of your cubes of frozen butter. (Try not to over work or over handle the butter as we want small chunks of butter to remain in the dough)

Step 4

- Mix until it looks like crumble

Step 5

- Toss remaining frozen butter in your 4 tbsp of flour you set aside and then incorporate into the rest of the dough.

Step 6

- Stir Vinegar into ice water, then add to your dough. start with 6 tbsp and add more if needed.

Step 7

- Once the dough has come together, form into disk shape and cover in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 60 minutes.

Step 8

- Once cooled, roll it out into a rectangular shape then fold it into a square. Then refrigerate again for at least 15 minutes.

Step 9

- Remove from the fridge and roll it out according to your pan size. keep what you are not using in the fridge until needed. (butter needs to stay cold to get nice and flakey when baking)

Step 10

- If you prefer to pre bake the bottom layer of your pies, poke some holes in the pastry and then add a sheet of parchment paper and some oven safe pie weights on top. Bake at 425 F for 8 minutes. Be sure the weights cover the bottom in it's entirety and preferably up the side as well. You may find that the pastry shrinks down if there are no weights to hold it up.

Step 11

- OR - Put your bottom layer in leaving a bit draped over the sides, then add your filling and cover with remaining pastry. Press bottom and top layer together or pinch using a fork. Using a sharp knife cut off the excess pastry. Brush the top with your egg wash and bake according to your recipe. Most recipes are to bake between 400 F and 425 F for 15 to 20 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.

Step 12

- OR -You can also skip adding a bottom for things like individual portioned meat pies that will be eaten directly out of the dish or tin they are in. Just add a layer to the top, and bake as directed.

Step 13

- TIP If you add a bottom layer, bake in the lower part of your oven to ensure the bottom gets cooked fully.

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