How to Make Flaky Food Processor Pie Crust - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a homemade pie, and the secret to a delicious and flaky pie crust lies in the quality of the dough. Making a perfect pie crust may seem daunting, but with the right technique and tools, you can achieve a flaky and tender crust that will take your pies to the next level. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make a flaky food processor pie crust that is incredibly easy to prepare and yields fantastic results every time.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 tablespoons shortening, chilled and cubed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons ice water

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 pie crust

  • Measure flour into the processor with the regular blade attached. Add chilled and cubed shortening and unsalted butter. Add salt, close the lid, and pulse three times with three counts per pulse to lightly mix the ingredients.
  • With the motor running, pour ice water into the food processor bowl just until the dough just starts to get noticeably crumbly. Don't wait until it is a big clump or it will be way too wet and will turn out tough.
  • Transfer the crumbly dough into a bowl, and form it into a ball with your hand, squeezing it a bit to make it stick together. If it just won't form a ball, add a tiny bit more water.
  • Wrap dough in wax paper or plastic wrap and chill it for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Follow your pie recipe for rolling and baking.
  • Nutrition

    207 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 147mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 27mg