Savory Pie Crust

Recipe by: Cooks Illustrated, modified by the O’Connor clan

Servings: 1

Amount	Ingredient	Prep Notes
1.5 cups	flour	7.5 oz
1/2 teaspoon	salt
4 tablespoons	Crisco	can substitute butter. It’s actually better when you do
8 tablespoons	butter
3-4 tablespoons	chilled water	approximate. Keep it cold

• mix flour and salt in large bowl
• cut in Crisco and butter
• add chilled water until dough pulls together
• make into disk or square (depending on shape of pan)
• wrap in wax paper or plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 30 minutes

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• note: can use all butter if preferred over butter and Crisco
• note: it’s very important not to mix the dough any more than is necessary after the water is added

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