Homemade  Pie Dough

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Master the art of making Homemade Pie Dough with my easy-to-follow recipe.

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It's flaky, buttery, tender, and bakes beautifully every single time!

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To make, combine the flour, sugar (if using), and salt in a large mixing bowl.

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Add the small pieces of shortening and small pieces of butter into the flour.

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Cut in with a pastry blender until you get pea-sized bits and almond-sized bits of flour throughout the mixture.

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Drizzle in 1 Tbsp. of the ice-cold water at a time, mixing and adding another tablespoon of water at a time to moisten everything.

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Turn the crumbly dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gather it into a ball and start to press it together.

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Fold the dough over itself a few times to create those buttery layers, being careful not to overwork the dough

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Press it into a 1-inch disk with smooth edges and tightly wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.

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Remove the dough from the fridge and place it on the counter for 5-10 minutes to slightly warm up before rolling it out.

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Lightly flour a clean work surface and a rolling pin. Lightly flour both sides of the dough and gently press it into a large circle, starting at the center and working out. 

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Transfer the dough and unroll it over a 9-inch pie plate. Trim any really long bits of dough that may be hanging over, and fold the other hanging parts of pie dough under itself.

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Flute/crimp the edges of the dough. Then place back in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to chill again.

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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Crunch up a piece of parchment paper and place it onto pie crust. Pour pie weights on top and push along the center and sides.

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Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the edges get golden. Remove from the oven remove pie weights. Using a fork, poke holes all over the bottom of the pastry dough.

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Shield the edges of the pie dough with a pie shield or foil and place bake in the oven for 7-8 more minutes or until crust appears dry.

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If you need a fully baked pie crust, bake for 10-15 minutes more or until the crust is golden brown.

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