PASTRY DOUGH
Steps:
- Blend together flour, butter, shortening, and salt in a bowl with your fingertips or a pastry blender (or pulse in a food processor) just until mixture resembles coarse meal with some small (roughly pea-size) butter lumps. Drizzle 3 tablespoons ice water (for a single-crust pie) or 5 tablespoons for a double-crust pie evenly over mixture and gently stir with a fork (or pulse) until incorporated.
- Squeeze a small handful of dough: If it doesn't hold together, add more ice water 1/2 tablespoon at a time, stirring (or pulsing) until incorporated. Do not overwork dough, or pastry will be tough. Turn out dough onto a work surface. For a single-crust pie, divide dough into 4 portions; for a double-crust pie, divide dough into 8 portions. With heel of your hand, smear each portion once or twice in a forward motion to help distribute fat. Gather all dough together with pastry scraper. For a single-crust pie, press into a ball, then flatten into a 5-inch disk. For a double-crust pie, divide dough into 2 pieces, with one slightly larger, then form each into a ball and flatten each into a 5-inch disk. If dough is sticky, dust lightly with additional flour. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 1 hour.
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Noorfatima noorfatima
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer. I used to be intimidated by making pastry dough, but this recipe makes it so easy.
Izunna Clinton
[email protected]This is the best pastry dough recipe I've ever used. I highly recommend it.
Spencer MacKenzie
[email protected]I've made this dough several times now and it's always perfect. It's my go-to recipe for all my pastries.
Bake borogovac
[email protected]This dough is amazing! It's so easy to work with and the results are incredible.
Diane Sheldon
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good pastry dough recipe for a long time.
Helen Abayneh
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any baker. The dough is flaky and flavorful, and it's perfect for all kinds of pastries.
Erin Leavitt
[email protected]I was so happy with the results of this recipe. The dough was easy to work with and the pastries turned out delicious.
Mike Hawk
[email protected]This is the best pastry dough recipe I've ever used. It's so flaky and buttery. I've made croissants, pies, and cookies with it and they've all been amazing.
Sharon Sikoko
[email protected]I love this pastry dough recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. I've made everything from pies to cookies with it and they've all been delicious.
Ahmad Chalke
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The dough is easy to work with and the results are delicious. I've made several batches of this dough and it's always turned out perfect.
Jailyn Jones
[email protected]I'm so impressed with this pastry dough recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are incredible. I've already shared it with all my friends.
Louis Graffham
[email protected]This is the best pastry dough recipe I've ever used. The dough is so flaky and flavorful. I've made everything from croissants to pies with it and they've all been amazing.
Xaawo Maxamed
[email protected]I've made this dough several times now and it's always perfect. It's so easy to work with and the results are always delicious.
Mesam Ali
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this dough and it turned out great. My family loved the pastries I made with it.
Ahtziri Martinez
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good pastry dough recipe for ages. This one is perfect.
Oguji Cynthia
[email protected]This dough is amazing! It's so flaky and buttery. I made a batch of croissants with it and they were the best I've ever had.
Stars _ earth_
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! I used to be intimidated by making pastry dough, but this recipe makes it so easy. I've already made several batches and they've all been perfect.
Coby Sirrs
[email protected]I've tried many pastry dough recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to work with and always turns out perfect.
Kojo Asamoah
[email protected]This pastry dough recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The dough is flaky and buttery, and it's perfect for all kinds of pastries.