Saturday, September 20, 2008

Butter Pie Crust

This is the pie crust I used in my Homemade Pop-tarts.  I haven't tried it on a pie yet, but I bet it's pretty good.  I got this pie crust recipe from Eggbeater.  

2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. sugar
1 c. unsalted butter, cut into 1/4" slices
ice water

Combine flour, salt, sugar and butter until butter is pea sized.  Dribble in the ice water until dough doesn't appear dry and JUST begins to come together.  Turn dough out onto a dry surface and push together with the heel of your hand.  Try not to knead or overwork the dough, you want it to some to together so you can roll it out.  This recipe makes enough for a top and bottom of a pie.  If you only need one crust double wrap one half of the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

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