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Butter Flaky Single Pie Crust

Contributed By: steelersgirl
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Ingredients

1 1/4 cup All-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1/2 cup Butter, chilled and diced

1/4 cup Water chilled in freezer until ice crystals begin to form

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water, a tablespoon at a time. Cool off hands under cold water, pat hands dry, gather the mixture and form into a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Roll dough out to fit a 9 inch pie plate. Place crust in pie plate. Press the dough evenly into the bottom and sides of pie plate. Bake as directed for pie recipe.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Egg & Cheese
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Special Features: Make Ahead
Meal Type: Dessert