Cook's Illustrated Foolproof Pie Dough Recipe
Description
If you’re looking for a foolproof pie dough recipe, look no further than Cook’s Illustrated’s Foolproof Pie Dough recipe. This recipe has been tested and perfected to ensure that you have the perfect flaky and tender crust for your pies every time. This recipe is quick and easy and does not require any special equipment or techniques, so it is perfect for anyone from the beginner baker to the experienced pastry chef. This recipe uses just a few ingredients, so you won’t have to worry about finding obscure ingredients or spending too much time in the kitchen. With this foolproof recipe, you will be making beautiful and delicious pies in no time!
Ingredients
This recipe requires just a few ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon table salt, 2 tablespoons sugar, 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, 4 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening, and 6 tablespoons cold water.
Instructions
To make this foolproof pie dough, start by combining the flour, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk the ingredients together to combine. Cut the butter and shortening into small pieces, then add to the flour mixture. Use a fork, pastry cutter, or your hands to cut the butter and shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add the cold water and mix it into the flour mixture until it forms a dough. Gently knead the dough a few times until it comes together. Form the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 days.
Equipment
You will need a large bowl, a whisk, a fork, a pastry cutter, a rolling pin, and a 9-inch pie plate. You may also find it helpful to have a bench scraper and a pastry brush on hand.
Notes
It is important to use cold butter and shortening, as this will help ensure that the crust is flaky and tender. You can freeze the butter and shortening for 10 minutes before using, if needed. It is also important to not overwork the dough, as this will result in a tough crust. Be sure to refrigerate the dough for at least an hour before rolling it out, as this will help to keep the crust from shrinking when it bakes.
Nutrition
This recipe makes one 9-inch pie crust and serves 8. Each serving contains approximately 230 calories, 12 grams of fat, 3 grams of saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 22 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 2 grams of sugar, and 4 grams of protein.
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