Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Works-for-Me Wednesday (pie crust made in bulk)
Making pie from scratch is a lot of work, especially if you're making the pie crust from scratch as well, so when I do this I like to make it in bulk and freeze what I don't use for a later time. You can keep pie crust in your freezer for at least a month.
Here's the pie crust recipe that I use (you can double or triple it). It's tender, flaky, and oh so yummy!
Flaky Butter Pie Crust
(makes enough for 2 pie crusts)
7 oz (14 Tbsp) unsalted butter, cold
3 cups flour
1./2 tsp. Salt
¼ tsp. Baking powder
½ to ¾ c cold water
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
Whisk the flour, salt, and baking powder together. Cut in the cold chunks of butter with a pastry cutter until pea-sized pieces form.
Combine the water and vinegar and add to dry ingredient mixture. Work the dough, quickly, by hand until it forms into a smooth ball. Break in half to form 2 smooth balls.
Flatten out each ball into a round circle for easier rolling, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm (at least an hour or overnight).
If you've made extra, be sure to double or triple wrap it before putting it in the freezer and let it thaw out in the refrigerator for at least a day before using.
Roll the first circle out thin enough to use as bottom pie crust. Roll the second circle out to be used as the top, or cut into strips to weave together.
Enjoy!
If you'd like to share something that works for you, please leave me a comment. And be sure to link yourself over at Shannon's, the host of Works-For-Me Wednesday.
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32 Comments:
Hi! Delurking! :-)
Good idea, I like the pie. The making can be a bit tedious though... Will give it a try this weekend!
btw, great pics of Eire! ;-)I have been living here for over 6 years now, and even though the homesickness does hit every now and then, surroundings like on your pictures make me feel blessed to be living here.
Thanks for posting them too!
I do this too! I hate making pie crusts and am not terribly good at it yet, so I try to get my Mom to do them when she visits. Unfortunately, she comes only once a year or less, so I am getting lots of practice.:-) I also like rolling them out and putting them in the pie pans and freezing them that way, so they are ready to go. I've found that if they are wrapped up really good, they will be ok for about 3 months. Great tip!
Good idea! Everyone loves pie here, but sadly, mama is lazy. Your tip means more pie in their future - thanks!
Really great idea.
I love "make-aheads".
Thanks,
I love baking homemade pies! Great idea to make it easier.
Anything I can make ahead works for me!! Thanks for the tips & recipe!
Okay, even making them in bulk - how do you have time to make your own pie crusts?! :)
yummy yummy!
what a great idea. i love making pies, i'll have to try this crust recipe. i love the look of your blog. very professional.
ps- thanks for visiting my site...
hehe ok I may have made jam but pie crusts I have yet to tackle. You make it sound sound so easy!
I've never made homemade pie crust... I always buy the overpriced stuff. Thank you for the tip.
Mmmm, pie sounds yummy. I think I've cooked *one* pie from scratch in the 5 years that hubby and I have been married. Maybe if I made me some crusts and had them all frozen and ready to go, I would be inspired to bake a pie more often.
good idea! I haven't ever made a pie..lol....who has time?!?! I do good just to get dinner cooked....lol
Am flattered to be added to your blog-list.
Have added you to mine too.
Have a great day!
Im gonna try this pie crust......pie is my favorite desert...but we have a lady here in town who bakes so I usually just buy them from her..! lol
First of all, I'm glad to know you don't live in Ireland because I just might have to be jealous! Great pictures! Love your blog design although I have no idea what your other one looked like.
Pie crust is probably the only thing my gram did that I was never able to master. That little fat doughboy usually helps me out but I hate paying him. So maybe I'll give this one a try - love the idea of freezing them.
Yummy! Pie!
(You're making me hungry....)
Oh, I need to go home and make an apple pie right now! Yummy!
Thanks for the recipe. I look forward to trying it out.
Hmmm.. I am sooo hungry. Love to make pies and will bookmark you and come back later. Also, love your photos of Ireland. I went last year. *big sigh*
Pam
p.s. I played
Thanks for the recipe. I'll have to try this one.
Okay, confession. I've never made pie crust from scratch. So I'm going to print off your recipe and give it a try when I get into my usual baking frenzy this fall! Thanks!
Great idea, I've made pie crust before but definitely want to try this one :)
it does sound like a lot of work, but great idea about making extras to freeze! Sounds like a yummy crust too!
OOHH, I'm excited to try this! I love making pies, and I don't always have time to do the pie crust, so having it ahead of time would be wonderful! Susie did a really nice job on your blod...I love that girl!
I'm just so impressed that you make homemade pie crusts, period. And your new look is beautiful - love the green!
I didn't know that you could freeze pie crusts! I usually cheat and buy ready made pies, but I think I'm going to have to try this!
I've only made pie once in my life but I'll be courageous and give this a try! Love the look of your site!
I always make my own pie crust and have never had any problems with it...but I will try this recipe just for a change:-)
Great idea! Thanks for stopping by!
Mary, mom to many
Forget the pie....I love your new site!! Very nice...ok, don't forget the pie...it's just that I'm on weightwatchers and pies are not a core food...unless, whole wheat crust?? Hmmmmmm
My aunt made wonderful pie crust and she swore by the vinegar too.
I will try this recipe next. My crust has an egg and my son is allergic to eggs. He is also allergic to dairy so I have just found some soy margarine. I will try it with that and let you know if it works. Thanks.
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