Homemade Pie Crust without Shortening
Homemade pie crust is so simple to make! This recipe uses butter instead of shortening for a delicious flaky crust!
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Cling Wrap
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ cup Cold Water
Instructions
- Add your flour, salt, sugar, and butter to your food processor.
- Pulse a few times to cut the butter into the other ingredients.
- Slowly add your water with the processor on low until it comes together into a ball (about 10 -15
- seconds).
- Divide your dough into two, and shape into balls.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and press down to flatten to make it easier to roll out later.
- Pop your crusts into the fridge until you’re ready to roll them out to bake.
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