How to Make Sweet Almond Flaky Pie Crust - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a freshly baked pie, especially when it's made with a delicious and flaky crust. And if you're a fan of almond flavor, then you're in for a real treat with this Sweet Almond Flaky Pie Crust recipe. This pie crust is not only incredibly easy to make, but it's also packed with the nutty and sweet flavors of almonds, making it the perfect base for any kind of pie filling.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅛ cup baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups shortening
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 teaspoons almond extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 pie crusts

  • In a large bowl, stir together the cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, white sugar, and brown sugar. Cut in the shortening by pinching between your fingers or using a pastry blender, until the mixture has lumps no larger than peas. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, water, vanilla, and almond extract.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, and mix until the dough comes together. Divide the dough into halves, pat into a ball, and flatten slightly. Wrap each one in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight before rolling out to make a crust.
  • Nutrition

    225 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 211mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 79mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 23mg