Short Pastry

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(19)
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Ingredients

Yield:2 9- or 10-inch pie crusts
  • 2¼cups flour
  • ½pound cold butter in pieces
  • 1tablespoon sugar
  • ½teaspoon salt
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Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

1349 calories; 93 grams fat; 58 grams saturated fat; 4 grams trans fat; 24 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 114 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 15 grams protein; 597 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place flour in bowl of electric mixer with paddle attachment. Add butter, and mix on low speed until butter is size of peas.

  2. Step 2

    Dissolve sugar and salt in scant ½ cup cold water. Sprinkle over flour mixture, and mix briefly at low speed until dough just comes together. Divide dough in two slightly unequal halves, and roll out for pie. Or form dough in flattened disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate until ready to use or overnight.

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Credits

Adapted from "The American Baker" by Jim Fobel (Simon & Schuster, 1987)

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