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SharePerfect Pie Crust
Yield: 2 single crusts Start to Finish 15 mins
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup chilled shortening
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 cup very cold water
Directions
1. In a food processor pulse together flour, salt and sugar. Add butter and shortening. Pulse 8 to 10 times or until mixture resembles coarse crumbs and some of the butter is pea-size. (Alternately, combine in a bowl using a pastry blender or a fork.)
2. Combine vinegar with cold water. While pulsing crumb mixture in processor, drizzle in just enough water moisture to form dough, 1/3 to 1/2 cup. (dough will hold together when you pinch it.) Halve dough, wrap in plastic wrap and press into disks. Chill for 1 hr or until read to use. May be frozen for up to 2 months.
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