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How to Make Flaky Pie Crust

by THE KITCHN EDITORS

Take a deep breath and grab your notebook — today we’re going to go over how to make a pie from start to finish, one step at a time.

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Spray three large wax paper sheets with cooking spray. 

STEP 1

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Whisk flour, sugar, and salt in bowl. Add chilled cut butter and chilled shortening. Break with fingers into pea sized pieces. 

STEP 2

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Drizzle ice water into the mixture. Stir until dough forms. 

STEP 3

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Cut the dough into three portions and wrap in the wax paper. Freeze for at least an hour. 

STEP 4

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Roll out dough between two sheets of wax paper. Transfer dough to pie plate. 

STEP 5

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Press dough into the plate. Trim the edges. Chill in the fridge.

STEP 6

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Prick bottom with fork before baking at 375°F for 18-20 minutes. 

STEP 7

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Use pie crust with your favorite pie filling. 

STEP 8

Get all the recipe details at thekitchn.com