Homemade Pie Dough is Easier than You Think!

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Emily H
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People think that making pie dough is hard, but all you need are two forks, cold butter, and 10-15 minutes!

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I’m thrilled to be a judge for the first recipe contest by the Consortium for the Protection of the Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. I made these mini galettes – kumquat compote base topped with vanilla macerated plums and balsamic drizzle to celebrate the occasion. To enter the contest, follow the steps below: 1. Go to @originalbalsamicvinegar and follow their page. 2. Click on their bio link. 3. Answer the three questions. 4. 50 random participants that have answered all 3 questions correctly will receive a bottle of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena by mid-July. 5. Use this bottle to create a recipe by Sept 2 and post on your IG account mentioning @originalbalsamicvinegarand following #theoriginalcontest and #balsamicvinegarofmodena 6. The 10 best recipes will be judged by me and @cannellevanille @acozykitchen & @ful.filled. Each one will receive an amazing award (full list of awards on website) http://www.originalbalsamicvinegar.eu/contest Best of luck! Can’t wait to see what you make.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon of fine salt
  • 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup of ice water

Instructions

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If you know me, I love to bake delicious sweets! 😋 To addition of the pumpkin pie recipe, here is Pie dough; Its easy and good to share with all! . . . My grandma's pie dough recipe *You have to get messy! ▶ In large bowl; whisk 2 cups of flour (I use Wheat Montana) with 3/4 salt ▶ Measure 1 cup vegetable shortening, add chunks by dropping them in to the flour/salt mixture ❇pressing with your thumb and a fork, mash all together pressing against the bowl and rotating. (See mixed picture) ▶ In a small bowl; whisk, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons cold water and 1 tablespoon white vinegar. Mix well. ▶ Pour ⬆ egg mixture over flour, salt and shortening. ▶Mix with fork until flour has been absorbed. ▶ Divide dough in half (2 discs should be made) wrap and let chill for about 10 mins. ▶▶Its ready to roll! ❇use an egg wash to make the golden brown and ENJOY WITH THOSE YOU LOVE! #piemaking #homemadepiedough #eggwash #getdecorative

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  1. Start by cubing the butter and putting it into the freezer so it gets really cold and hard.
  2. In a bowl, add the flour, sugar, and salt, and mix well.
  3. Once the butter is pretty solid, add it into the bowl and using two forks, mix it into the dry ingredients. This will take about 5-7 minutes and the butter should end pea-sized.
  4. Then, add in 2-3 tablespoons of the water and super gently mix it into the flour.
  5. To test the flour to see if it’s done, squeeze a little bit between your fingers to see if it sticks together. If it doesn’t, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until it does.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, turn the dough out and knead it gently until it forms a unified clump. It will still be a little crumbly, and that’s okay.
  7. Form it until a disk and wrap it in cling wrap, stick it in the freezer for an hour, and you’re ready to make a pie or save it for another day!