Flakey Pie Crust from Scratch

Ingredients

• 1.75 cup All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (pinch, fine sea salt)
• 5 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (super cold, cut into small cubes)
• 5 tablespoon Vegetable Shortening (cold, cut into small pieces)
• 3 tablespoon Ice Cold Water (add gradually; keep ice cold)

Instructions

1. Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sifted all‑purpose flour and pinch of salt until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT2M

2. Cut in Butter and Shortening

   Add the cold butter cubes and shortening pieces to the flour. Using a pastry cutter, cut them into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea‑size pieces.

   Time: PT5M

3. Add Ice Water

   Drizzle the ice‑cold water over the mixture a tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with the cutter or a fork. Stop adding water once the dough just comes together – it will look slightly dry and crumbly but will hold when pressed.

   Time: PT5M

4. Form and Fold Dough

   Gather the dough into a rough ball, flatten into a disk, then fold it in half. Lightly roll it out, fold again, and repeat once more to create a few layers without over‑working.

   Time: PT5M

5. Chill the Dough

   Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm the fat and relax the gluten.

   Time: PT1H

6. Roll Out on Parchment

   Lay a sheet of parchment paper on the work surface. Sprinkle a little flour, then roll the chilled dough to a 12‑inch circle. Transfer the dough (still on parchment) onto the 12‑inch pizza pan, then flip the pan so the parchment is on the bottom and peel it off.

   Time: PT5M

7. Trim and Fold Edges

   Trim any excess dough around the pan. Using your knuckles, gently fold the edge under to create a neat crust edge.

   Time: PT3M

8. Final Chill Before Filling

   Cover the crust again with plastic wrap and refrigerate for another 30 minutes while you prepare your filling.

   Time: PT30M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

200

Protein

3g

Carbohydrates

22g

Fat

10g

Fiber

1g