The Flakiest Pie Crust
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Prep Time
35 min
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Cook Time
0 min
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Servings
6 serving(s)
Tags
No Meat, No Pork, No Red Meat, Dessert, Low Sugar
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In a large bowl, sift flour with sugar and salt.
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Cut in shortening and butter. Pea-sized chunks are fine, but slightly larger chunks will really make a difference.
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In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolks and vinegar. Add 2/3 cup of water (more if you live in a dry climate, and less if it is a particularly humid day). You can always add tablespoons of water to the dough later.
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Pour the liquids mixture into flour/butter mixture. Stir together and add a little water if necessary. Mixture should be just moist enough for you to form it into a ball. *Note: I like to have just enough moisture so crumbs in the bowl will stick to the dough if you pat them on.
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Cover the dough in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 30 MINUTES - this allows the gluten to develop and the dough to get a bit flakier :). (Or so Grandma says.).
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Divide into 6 pieces, use what you need, and flatten the rest into 1/4" disks (or 1/8" if you really want to have an easy time thawing the dough). Put them in the freezer and thaw when needed (or just wanted)!