MARTHA WHITE'S PERFECT PIE CRUST
While the ingredients are familiar, it is the technique that sets this recipe apart. Cutting in the first half the shortening in small pieces developes tenderness, and the cutting in the second half until the size of small peas gives flakiness. Martha White and other Southern flours have less protien (less gluten to develop) which helps to produce a more tender crust.
Provided by Connie K
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine flour and salt; mix well.
- With pastry blender or fork, cut in half of shortening until mixture is fine and mealy.
- Cut in remaining shortening until mixture is consistency of small peas.
- Sprinkle water over mixture; stir gently with fork until dough leaves sides of bowl.
- If some dry particles remain in bottom of bowl, sprinkle with about 1/2 teaspoon water; continue to stir with fork until particles are worked into dough.
- Mixture should be moist enough to form a ball, but should not be sticky.
- Shape dough into 1 or 2 balls (depending on one- or two-crust); flatten to 1/2-inch thickness, rounding and smoothing edges.
- On floured surface, roll out dough to 11-inch round.
- Carefully roll dough around rolling pin; unroll unto 9-inch pie pan, or 9- or 10-inch tart pan; Fit evenly into pan; do not stretch.
- For one-crust baked pie shell (unfilled): Heat oven to 475F; Prick bottom and sides of pastry generously with fork; Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown; Cool on wire rack 15 minutes or until completely cooled.
- Continue as directed in pie recipe.
- For Two-Crust Pie: 2 cups Martha White All Purpose Flour 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup shortening 4 1/2 to 5 tablespoons cold water.
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Adi Douglas
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pie crust turned out dry and crumbly.
Madan Mahato
[email protected]This pie crust is amazing! I've tried so many recipes, but this one is the best. It's so flaky and buttery.
Josh Rongone
[email protected]I've been using this pie crust recipe for years and it never fails me. It's the best!
Ghulam Mohi u Din
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a lifesaver. It's so easy and quick to make, and it always turns out perfectly.
Rana Prtab
[email protected]I was skeptical at first, but this pie crust really is perfect. It's the best I've ever had.
Dj Rana Dj
[email protected]This is the only pie crust recipe I use now. It's always flaky and delicious.
Randhawa Daku
[email protected]I've never been a fan of making pie crusts, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so easy and the crust turned out perfect.
Giuliana Navarro
[email protected]This pie crust is a keeper! I'll definitely be using it again and again.
Abul hosen
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced baker, but this pie crust recipe was so easy to follow. I was really happy with the results.
Vida Adjei
[email protected]I was so impressed with this pie crust. It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing.
Uare Name
[email protected]I've made this pie crust several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for all my pies.
Parker Sims
[email protected]This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever used. It's flaky, buttery, and delicious.
Abhishek Gurung
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
samuel gezaheng
[email protected]This pie crust is amazing! It's so easy to work with and doesn't shrink or crack when baking.
Day with Aman
[email protected]I've tried many pie crust recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so versatile and can be used for both sweet and savory pies.
Fixed Match Arena
[email protected]Martha White's Perfect Pie Crust is an absolute game-changer! This recipe is so easy to follow, and the crust turns out flaky and golden brown every time.