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Chop the frozen butter into small 1/2" squares or so and add to the food processor | Chop the frozen butter into small 1/2" squares or so and add to the food processor | ||
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Pulse 6-8 times until butter is pea sized | Pulse 6-8 times until butter is pea sized | ||
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Add 1tbsp ice water and pulse | Add 1tbsp ice water and pulse | ||
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Stop when the mixture stays together when pinched between two fingers | Stop when the mixture stays together when pinched between two fingers | ||
* Note 5 tbsp is too much and causes the dough to clump and stick in the food processor | * Note 5 tbsp is too much and causes the dough to clump and stick in the food processor | ||
Knead the mixture into a disc (this is more forming the disc than kneading) | Knead the mixture into a disc (this is more forming the disc than kneading) | ||
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Put the disc in a sandwich bag in the fridge for 1 hour to 2 days. | Put the disc in a sandwich bag in the fridge for 1 hour to 2 days. | ||
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The recipe says to let the disc thaw at room temp for 5-10 min but I let it go 30 before rolling | The recipe says to let the disc thaw at room temp for 5-10 min but I let it go 30 before rolling | ||
Revision as of 15:59, 3 December 2007
- 1 stick frozen butter
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Chop the frozen butter into small 1/2" squares or so and add to the food processor
Pulse 6-8 times until butter is pea sized
Add 1tbsp ice water and pulse
Stop when the mixture stays together when pinched between two fingers
- Note 5 tbsp is too much and causes the dough to clump and stick in the food processor
Knead the mixture into a disc (this is more forming the disc than kneading)
Put the disc in a sandwich bag in the fridge for 1 hour to 2 days.
The recipe says to let the disc thaw at room temp for 5-10 min but I let it go 30 before rolling
Notes: I don't know how good this crust is compared to others
Original source: http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/001127perfect_pie_crust.php
