Basic Pie Dough

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useful for great recipes like the chocolate pecan pie

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  • 8
  • Average
  • 180 mins
  • 15 mins
  • 30 mins
  • Budget Friendly

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4c flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2tsp sugar
  • 4 ounces butter
  • 4 tbsp ice water

Preparation

Step 1

mix flour, salt and sugar in a dough mixer, or in a large bowl with a whisk.
Note, you may have to switch to a wooden spoon as the mixture becomes thick.

Step 2

With butter at room temperature, break into small cubes and start to mix into the dry ingredients

Step 3

slowly add in water, as needed to form a ball

Step 4

Knead dough and then place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Take out of the fridge, roll out.
If desired, bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes with centre weighted down.

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