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Pie Crust

Into the refrigerator to be used in Maple Pecan, Pumpkin, and Apple Pies

Ingredients:

  • 1 c chilled butter – diced
  • 2 1/2 c pastry flour
  • 1 t salt
  • 4-6 T ice water

Instructions

  1. Combine flour and salt in food processor, pulsing quickly to mix.
  2. Add cold butter and pulse it until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of water and pulse, a few times.
  4. Add 2 additional tablespoons of water and process for 10-15 seconds until the dough forms a ball. Add more water, one teaspoon at a time, if the dough is too dry.
  5. Press the dough into a disk and chill at least 60 minutes before using.