Perfect Every Time Piecrust
For a vegan variation on this crust, omit egg and use 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. water…
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For a vegan variation on this crust, omit egg and use 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. water
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbs. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter, or nonhydrogenated vegetable shortening, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg yolk, optional
Preparation
Pulse flour, sugar, and salt in food processor several times to combine. Add butter, and pulse 5 times, or until mixture resembles coarse sand.
Beat egg yolk and 1/4 cup ice water in bowl with fork. Add liquid to flour mixture in food processor. Pulse until dough just comes together. Transfer to large piece of plastic wrap or wax paper and press into flat disk. Wrap tightly, and chill 1 hour, or overnight. Roll out to desired size on well-floured work surface and bake according to recipe directions.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 382
- Carbohydrate Content 24 g
- Cholesterol Content 114 mg
- Fat Content 31 g
- Fiber Content 1 g
- Protein Content 4 g
- Saturated Fat Content 19.5 g
- Sodium Content 199 mg
- Sugar Content 3 g