How To Make Pie Crust From Scratch

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How to make pie crust from scratch. Place flour salt and shortening in food processor. If making a single pie crust simply fold the trimmed overhang under the pie crust. Place your pie pan right next to your rolled out pie crust.
Whisk together the dry ingredients so they are thoroughly. When making the pie crust the goal is to press or cut small pieces of fat into the flour. Give them a quick stir with a whisk to get them combined.
Divide the dough into two disks wrap them in plastic then place them in the fridge for at least an hour. You want to keep the pie dough cold. Next adjust the dough and trim any extra dough.
Preventing a tough crust. Remove the dough disks then roll them out with a pastry roller and flour until they are about a foot across. Lightly push the pie crust edges together then crimp all around to seal.
Basic Ingredients Homemade pie dough requires just a handful of ingredients flour butter lard or shortening also work salt sugar and water to achieve flaky goodness. Drape and unroll the homemade pie crust onto your pie plate. Work the butter into the dough until the bits are about pea-sized.
By the way you can make a double batch of this and freeze the individually wrapped dough for future pie-related adventures. This process creates a moisture barrier preventing some water absorption. Chill the dough again in the pie plate while working on the filling.