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Bob's Red Mill Pastry Flour Pie Crust Recipe

Pie Crust Recipe

Nothing beats a homemade pie crust. The flaky, buttery crust is the perfect base for any pie filling. However, making a good pie crust can be intimidating for many home cooks. That's why we're sharing Bob's Red Mill Pastry Flour Pie Crust Recipe. This recipe is easy to follow and creates a perfect pie crust every time.

Ingredients

Pie Crust Ingredients

The first step to making a perfect pie crust is gathering all the necessary ingredients. Here's what you'll need:

  • 2 1/2 cups Bob's Red Mill Pastry Flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water

Instructions

Pie Crust Instructions

Now that you have all the ingredients, let's get started on the instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together Bob's Red Mill Pastry Flour, salt, and sugar.
  2. Add chilled and cubed unsalted butter to the mixture.
  3. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to blend the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
  4. Sprinkle ice water over the mixture, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together.
  5. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk.
  6. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  8. Remove one disk of dough from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly.
  9. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a circle that's about 12 inches in diameter.
  10. Gently transfer the rolled-out dough to a 9-inch pie dish.
  11. Trim the edges of the dough with scissors, leaving about 1/2 inch of overhang.
  12. Tuck the overhang under itself to create a neat edge.
  13. Poke the bottom of the crust all over with a fork.
  14. Line the crust with parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dried beans.
  15. Bake the crust for 20 minutes.
  16. Remove the parchment paper and pie weights, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
  17. Repeat steps 8-16 with the second disk of dough, if making a double-crust pie.
  18. Let the crust(s) cool completely before adding your desired pie filling.

Tips for Success

Pie Crust Tips

Here are some tips to ensure success when making pie crust:

  • Make sure your butter is cold. This will help create a flaky crust.
  • Handle the dough as little as possible. Overworking the dough can result in a tough crust.
  • Chill the dough before rolling it out. This will help prevent shrinking during baking.
  • Use pie weights or dried beans to keep the crust from puffing up while baking.
  • If you're making a double-crust pie, cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

Conclusion

Bob's Red Mill Pastry Flour Pie Crust Recipe is a tried-and-true recipe that will help you create the perfect pie crust every time. With a little practice and these tips, you'll be making homemade pies like a pro in no time.

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