Easy Italian Pie Crust Recipe
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Easy Italian Pie Crust Recipe
Description
The crust is made by combining flour, sugar, and baking powder with eggs and softened butter. Mixing is minimal to avoid overworking the dough, which helps keep it tender after baking. Once formed, the dough is refrigerated for 30 to 60 minutes to rest. This resting period allows the gluten to relax and the butter to firm up, which aids in handling and creates a flakier texture after baking.
This italian-style crust can serve as the base for numerous pies or tarts. Adding citrus zest, vanilla bean seeds, or warm spices like cinnamon are traditional additions to customize its flavor. The dough can be prepared ahead and kept refrigerated or frozen for up to three months, making it convenient for advance baking.
Thaw frozen dough in the refrigerator before rolling out, and ensure it’s wrapped tightly to prevent drying. This crust works well whether you’re baking fruit pies, savory quiches, or specialty tarts.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ cup butter 140 grams total, salted, 2 tablespoons, room temperature
*If you use unsalted butter then add 2 pinches of salt.
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, sugar and baking powder in either a large bowl, the bowl of the food processor or the bowl of a stand up mixer.
- Add the egg and yolk and softened butter cut into pieces. Mix together, with either a fork, or pulse or mix with the flat beater, until the dough is almost combined.
- Turn the mixture onto a slightly floured flat surface and gently work the mixture to form a soft dough. Wrap the pie crust in plastic and refrigerate for 30 - 60 minutes before using. Enjoy!
Notes
- Enhance the crust by adding orange or lemon zest, or spices such as vanilla or cinnamon during mixing.
- You can refrigerate the dough wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 days before use.
- For longer storage, freeze the wrapped dough in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- Thaw frozen dough in the refrigerator before rolling it out as needed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2crusts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1061 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1061kcal | 53% |
| Carbohydrates | 135g | 45% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 31g | 155% |
| Cholesterol | 302mg | 101% |
| Sodium | 445mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 349mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 50g | 100% |
| Vitamin A | 1667IU | 33% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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