The Culinary Professional 2023

Flaky Pie Dough

Category:
Pies and Tarts

Equipment:
Mixing bowl, knife

No. Servings:
16

Serving Size:
2 oz. (60 g)

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Yield:
2 lb. (900 g)

1 lb.

pastry flour

1 tsp.

salt

10 oz.

vegetable shortening

5 oz.

cold water

Combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl.

Cut the shortening into the flour until it is in pieces approximately the size of peas.

Using the paddle, mix in the cold water.

Mix only long enough to have the dough come together in a cohesive mass. Do not overmix.

**Refrigerate at or below 41°F (5°C) until ready to use.

Nutrition Information

Calories

235

Fat (g)

Protein (g)

Carbohydrate (g)

Cholesterol (mg)

Sodium (mg)

133

Key

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Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food

** =

Critical Control Point

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Ingredient/Method Note