Flaky Pie Dough

Flaky Pie Dough
10 min.
10
142kcal

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If you're on the hunt for the perfect flaky pie dough that will elevate your homemade pies to a whole new level, look no further! This easy, quick recipe will have you mastering the art of pie-making in just 10 minutes. With a deliciously tender and flaky crust, it’s bound to impress friends and family alike. Whether you're filling it with a sweet fruit mixture or a savory blend of ingredients, this dough forms the perfect canvas for all your culinary creations.

What makes this recipe stand out is its simplicity and the use of cold ingredients, which play a crucial role in achieving that quintessential flakiness. The secret lies in the combination of unsalted butter and vegetable shortening, providing the ideal balance of flavor and texture. As you pulse the ingredients in your food processor, the anticipation builds — you’ll love watching it come together in a matter of minutes!

Once you’ve prepared your dough, the hardest part will be waiting for it to chill in the refrigerator. Let it rest for at least two hours, or even up to two days, as this will ensure it rolls out beautifully. You’ll not only find this dough easy to work with, but you’ll also discover how it transforms any pie into a true showstopper. So roll up your sleeves, and let’s dive into making a pie crust that’s worth every bite!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cold cut into small pieces
  • tablespoons vegetable shortening chilled

Equipment

  • food processor

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse several times until mixture resembles coarse meal. With motor running, add 2 Tbsp. ice-cold water and process just until dough forms a ball.
  2. Add more water, 1 tsp. at a time, if dough is too dry. Press into a disk, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days before using.

Nutrition Facts

Calories142kcal
Protein4.66%
Fat61.91%
Carbs33.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.5
Glycemic Load
8.63
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.6086956599484%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:142.29kcal
7.11%
Fat:9.82g
15.1%
Saturated Fat:4.18g
26.13%
Carbohydrates:11.93g
3.98%
Net Carbohydrates:11.5g
4.18%
Sugar:0.05g
0.05%
Cholesterol:12.04mg
4.01%
Sodium:59.27mg
2.58%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.66g
3.32%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.26%
Selenium:5.35µg
7.65%
Folate:28.76µg
7.19%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.35%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.65%
Vitamin B3:0.92mg
4.62%
Iron:0.73mg
4.06%
Vitamin E:0.45mg
3.02%
Vitamin K:3.16µg
3.01%
Vitamin A:139.94IU
2.8%
Phosphorus:18.22mg
1.82%
Fiber:0.42g
1.69%
Copper:0.02mg
1.17%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.09%
Source:My Recipes