Stop tearing out all those so-called piecrust recipes from every magazine you see! This recipe is so fool-proof, even a 4-year old can make it and it comes out perfect everytime!
So, if you think you'll never make an amazing, delicious piecrust that will be the envy of all your friends, think again!
Believe me, I feel your pain...I've tried so many different piecrust recipes in the past and could never get one to come out right. It's very frustrating!
Then I discovered the BEST and EASIEST piecrust ever! And now I'm going to share it with you, but only if you promise to send me a slice of your next awesome pie! (just kidding...go ahead, eat the whole thing...you deserve it)
This piecrust is so incredible that every time someone tastes it, they ask me to show them how to make it!
I have actually taught a lot of people just how fun and easy this piecrust is to make...and even more fun to eat! Now it's your turn!
I know you've been waiting a long time for someone to step up and say "ENOUGH! WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE SHOW ME HOW TO MAKE A PERFECT PIE CRUST THAT TASTES AWESOME SO I CAN STOP WASTING TIME WITH ONES THAT I HAVE TO THROW AWAY! (BTW: all caps means you're yelling, that's ok, I've yelled that same thing many times)
Have no fear! I'm about to answer your prayers. Don't worry...you will never have to yell again. At least not about making a perfect piecrust.
You'll learn LITTLE KNOWN TRICKS & TIPS to making your piecrust stand out above all the others...your pie will be the first one gone at the next neighborhood party! And isn't that the best compliment of all???
Don't you think you've waited long enough to make the best pie ever?
Well, your wait is over...enjoy the recipe!
12 ½ ounces unbleached all-purpose flour = (2 ¾ cups)1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons sugar½ cup vegetable shortening, cut into ½ inch pieces and chilled (frozen is using a food processor)6 ounces unsalted butter, cut into ½ inch pieces and chilled6-8 tablespoons cold water
By Hand: (this is the way I do it and it comes out perfect every time!)1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt and sugar. Blend the shortening into the flour until the dough is crumbly. Add the butter and continue working until combined.2. Mixing the dough lightly, add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough gathers together. Flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
By Food Processor:1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, salt and sugar. Pulse several times to mix. Add frozen shortening and pulse about 8-10 times, until just combined. Add frozen butter and pulse 8-10 times until the mixture is crumbly.2. While pulsing, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until a little bit of dough begins to hold together when squeezed in your hand.3. Turn the dough out onto the counter, gather and squeeze it together, flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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