Surprise Pie Dough

Discover the secret to perfectly flaky pie crust with this Surprise Pie Dough recipe, a game-changer for both sweet and savory pies. What sets this recipe apart is a touch of vanilla extract in the dough, adding subtle depth and unexpected richness to every bite. With a blend of cold butter and shortening, this dough achieves the ideal balance of tender and crisp textures. Simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and a dash of salt come together effortlessly in just 20 minutes of prep time. Perfect for double-crust pies or to make ahead and refrigerate for up to two days, this versatile dough is easy to handle and rolls out like a dream. Whether you're filling it with apples, berries, or a savory quiche, this pie crust is your ticket to baking perfection.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
• 0.25 cup shortening (cold and cubed)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 tablespoons ice water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt until fully combined.

Step 2

Add the cold, cubed butter and shortening to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the fats into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.

Step 3

In a small bowl, stir the vanilla extract into the ice water. Gradually drizzle this mixture into the flour mixture, one tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork after each addition.

Step 4

Stop adding water once the dough begins to clump together but is not sticky. You may not need all 6 tablespoons.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and gently knead it just enough to bring it into a ball. Divide the dough in half if you’re making a double-crust pie or save the second half for future use.

Step 6

Flatten each portion into a 1-inch thick disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days before rolling it out.

Step 7

When ready to use, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness. Use as desired for sweet or savory pies.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(612.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3370.0

Total Fat 254.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 137.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 516.7mg	0%
Sodium 1218.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 13.3g
Protein 33.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 90.8mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 371.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.6%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 28.5%