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Basic Pie & Tart Crusts

I never was a huge pie fan until I started making my own and I could control the crust. I know that’s a very food snobbish thing to say, but I say this with complete innocence! I like crusts to be tender, flaky, subtle- the real prize to a pie or tart is the filling. [...]

18Nov2008 | | 5 comments | Continued
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Basic Pie and Tart Crusts

Flaky Pie/Tart Dough (The Art and Soul of Baking by Cindy Mushet) 1 stick (4 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 3 to 4 tablespoons cold water 1 1/4 cups (6 1/4 ounces) all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar (omit for a savory crust) 1/4 teaspoon salt Place the butter pieces in [...]

19Jan2008 | | 0 comments | Continued