1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup well chilled butter
1 tablespoon well chilled shortening
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons water
Instructions:
In a food processor add flour,
sugar and salt.
Next add well chilled butter
and well chilled shortening.
Pulse 3 to 4 times for 2 to
3 seconds each time, until crumbly.
In a small bowl blend egg yolk
and water.
Pour over the flour mixture
in the food processor and pulse 2 to 4 times, for 2 to 3 seconds
each time, until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the
bowl and clings together.
Now remove the dough, cover
and chill for a 1/2 hour.
Flour your work surface and
rolling pin when working the dough.
Roll to desired size.
Video and instructions provided
courtesy of HolidayKitchen.tv.
Tip: For another terrific pie
crust recipe (a favorite here at CooksRecipes.com), check out
our Basic Pie
Crust 101.
