![]() ![]() Large Mixing Bowl – If you’re using a pastry blender, you will need a large mixing bowl.If you don’t have one, you can use two knives in a pinch. Pastry Blender – If you’re making the dough by hand, grab yourself a pastry blender to cut the fat into the flour.I use this 8 cup food processor (Amazon affiliate link), mostly because my old one broke while recipe testing and this is what I found at the store later that evening for the best price. Food Processor – Before you panic, you don’t actually *need* a food processor, but it makes everything so much easier and quicker.Be careful you don’t add too much water! If your dough is too wet, it’ll puff too much from the excess steam.īefore you get started making your pie crust, here is some equipment you will need: It also helps bind everything together to form a dough. Cold Water – Water creates steam in the dough, which helps create flakes.I usually keep a stick in the freezer to ensure it’s extra cold for pie crust. Crisco makes sticks of shortening that are easy to cut into tablespoons, exactly like a stick of butter. Shortening may lack flavoring, but it makes the most tender, flaky crust. ![]() Cold Shortening – …which is why I also add shortening.Cold Butter – It’s not pie dough without the fat! Butter adds the most flavor and melt-in-your-mouth quality, although it doesn’t make the most tender dough….Salt – Salt is a flavor enhancer and will only make your pie crust taste even better, especially if you’re using unsalted butter.If you’re making a savory pie like my Chicken Pot Pie For Two, you can leave out the sugar. Sugar – Sugar adds a touch of sweetness to dessert pies.Do not dip your measuring cup into the flour to fill it as you may accidently over-pack it with too much flour. To properly measure your flour, spoon it into your measuring cup then level it off with a knife. ![]()
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