Pie crust designs can elevate the presentation of your pies, making them not only delicious but also visually appealing. Join us for a live demonstration where we’ll explore various pie crust designs and discuss the art of creating the perfect pie.
Ingredients for Pie Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water
How to Make Pie Crust:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
- Add the cold butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
- Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap the disks in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out one disk of dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie dish. Trim any excess dough from the edges.
- Fill the pie with your desired filling.
- Roll out the second disk of dough and use a knife or cookie cutters to create decorative designs. Place the designs on top of the filling.
- Bake the pie according to your recipe’s instructions.
About the Main Ingredients:
- Flour: Provides structure and texture to the pie crust.
- Butter: Adds flavor and flakiness to the crust.
- Water: Binds the dough together. Using cold water helps keep the butter cold, which is important for a flaky crust.
