Pie Dough Recipe | James Beard Foundation

Pie Dough Recipe | James Beard Foundation

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Here is my foolproof recipe for flaky, buttery pie dough, inspired by a recipe and technique created by the late Julia Child.

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spatula
  • Plastic wrap
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cake flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, diced, chilled
  • 1/4 cup lard or vegetable shortening, chilled
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup very cold water

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