Perfect Processor Pie Pastry
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Servings: 2 single-crust or 1 double-crust 9- or 10-inch (23 or 25 cm) pies
Ingredients:
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3 cups (750 mL) all-purpose flour
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
1/2 cup (125 mL) cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup (125 mL) cold lard, cubed
1 egg
2 tsp (10 mL) vinegar or lemon juice
Ice water
Preparation:
1. In food processor fitted with metal blade, blend flour with salt. Using on/off motion, cut in butter and lard until mixture resembles fine crumbs with a few larger pieces.
2. In liquid measure, beat egg until foamy; add vinegar and enough ice water to make 2/3 cup (150 mL). With motor running, add egg mixture all at once; process just until dough starts to clump together. Do not let it form ball. Remove and press together into 2 discs.
3. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until chilled. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Let cold pastry stand for 15 minutes at room temperature before rolling out.)
2. In liquid measure, beat egg until foamy; add vinegar and enough ice water to make 2/3 cup (150 mL). With motor running, add egg mixture all at once; process just until dough starts to clump together. Do not let it form ball. Remove and press together into 2 discs.
3. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until chilled. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Let cold pastry stand for 15 minutes at room temperature before rolling out.)
Tags:
Pastry-Sweet Pies and Tarts; Grains; Cheese/Other Dairy; Eggs; Freeze or Refrigerate; Make-Ahead;
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