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Easy Flaky Pie Crust (Single 9‑inch Shell)
A step‑by‑step guide to making a buttery‑flaky pie crust using all‑purpose flour, vegetable shortening, and ice‑cold water. Perfect for pumpkin, apple, or savory pies. The method emphasizes minimal handling and keeping ingredients cold for maximum flakiness.
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Critical Success Points
- • Cutting the shortening into the flour until coarse crumbs form
- • Adding just enough ice‑cold water to bind the dough
- • Rolling the dough gently and handling it minimally to keep layers intact
Safety Warnings
- • Handle knives carefully when trimming dough
- • Keep water ice‑cold to avoid premature melting of shortening
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