Julia Child's Cuisinart Pie Crust
Delight in the ease and elegance of *Julia Child's Cuisinart Pie Crust*, a foolproof recipe that ensures buttery, flaky perfection every time. Using the convenience of a food processor, this masterful crust comes together in just 15 minutes, blending all-purpose flour, chilled unsalted butter, and a touch of vegetable shortening for an unbeatable texture. A splash of ice water ties it all together, creating a dough that's supple yet sturdy enough for any filling. Whether you’re crafting a sweet fruit pie or a savory quiche, this versatile pie crust recipe is a must-have for your baking repertoire. Perfect for make-ahead convenience, the dough can be refrigerated or frozen for future use, making it a dream for busy bakers. Elevate your pie game with this classic technique that’s every bit as practical as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 0.25 cup Vegetable shortening (cold)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Sugar (optional)
- 6 tablespoons Ice water
Directions
Step 1
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar (if using). Pulse a few times to blend.
Step 2
Scatter the cold, diced unsalted butter and vegetable shortening over the flour mixture. Pulse 10-12 times until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
Step 3
While pulsing the food processor, drizzle in the ice water one tablespoon at a time through the feed tube. Stop pulsing as soon as the dough starts to clump together but before it forms a solid ball.
Step 4
Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface. Divide it in half, and shape each half into a flat disk. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days (or freeze for later use).
Step 5
When ready to use, roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie pan. Proceed with your desired pie recipe as needed.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (702.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3395.6 |
| Total Fat 257.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 137.7g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 524.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1201.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 241.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.2g | |
| Protein 32.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 152.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 91.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 372.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories