Homemade Pie Crust in Under a Minute? It's Possible!
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Homemade Pie Crust in Under a Minute? It's Possible!
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A super quick and easy recipe to make a great pie crust! Two methods are given.
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Ingredients
- 3 ⅔ c flour if using cups, the water may vary more
- 8 oz unsalted butter 2 sticks
- ⅛ tsp salt if you use salted butter, omit the salt
- 6 Tbsp water more, or less, as needed
- 2 tsp sugar (OPTIONAL: only use for a sweet pie!)
Instructions
PLEASE READ THE NOTES FOR BEST RESULTS!
- Place all the dry ingredients, with the cold butter cut into chunks, into the food processor. After a few pulses, the butter is mixed in.
- Next, add the ice water a little at a time; a few more pulses and it is ready to roll (literally)! Your pastry will sort of come together, but still be somewhat crumbly when ready (see pics in body of recipe.) Don’t add too much water, as it will make the crust tough.
- Shape the pie pastry into a ball on the counter, but do not knead. Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. If I'm in a hurry I skip this without any trouble.
- Finally, press the dough onto a flour dusted countertop and roll out the pie crust pastry to the desired size. If making a top and bottom crust, use ⅔ for the bottom, and ⅓ for the top.
- Use as desired for savory dishes or sweet.
- Makes enough for one, double homemade pie crust (bottom and top). Another way to use the pastry is to make tartlets. This recipe will make about 24 tartlet shells.
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Notes
- Don't add too much water right away, you can always add more, but you can't take it out.
- If you want to use the crust for a sweet pie or tart, add the sugar, to make it a little more suited for a dessert filling like these strawberry tarts.
- To make a richer crust, add an egg yolk instead of the water. Beat the egg yolk and add it to the dry ingredients. Continue to make as the rest of the recipe.
- As always, I highly recommend a kitchen scale for best results. Cups are too unpredictable, especially for baking, and results will always vary.
- HANDMADE RECIPE: using two butter knives, cut the butter into the flour until you only have small pieces. Using your hands, rub the pieces of butter into the flour until it is completely worked in like breadcrumbs. At this point, start adding in the ice water and mixing together until there is enough to have the pastry dough come together. Place on countertop, form a ball and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. Use as needed.
- NUTRITION INFORMATION IS FOR A SAVORY PIE (no sugar)
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1slice
Calories
329kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
33mg
(1%)
Potassium
54mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
568IU
(11%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10double pie crust or 24 mini tart shells
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 568IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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