Perfect Pie Crust Recipe

Name: Perfect Pie Crust Recipe
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling; 1 cup (2 sticks or 8 ounces) unsalted butter, very-cold, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water; 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 2 Tablespoons sugar; 3/4 cup (a stick and a half) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into 1/4 inch cubes; 1/2 cup of all-vegetable shortening (8 Tbsp); 6-8 Tablespoons ice water; 1 Tbsp heavy cream, half and half, or milk; 1 large egg yolk

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If you're intimidated by making a homemade pie, this flaky pie crust recipe is for you. We'll demystify the dough as we walk you through every step for the perfect crust, plus, teach you how to...

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling
1 cup (2 sticks or 8 ounces) unsalted butter, very-cold, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 Tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup (a stick and a half) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1/2 cup of all-vegetable shortening (8 Tbsp)
6-8 Tablespoons ice water
1 Tbsp heavy cream, half and half, or milk
1 large egg yolk