Simple Pie Crust

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Servings

4

Prep Time

60 minutes

A classic pastry crust that works well with any tart or pie. Perfect for sweet or savory fillings.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cup unbleached flour
  • 1/2 cup Salute Santé! Grapeseed Oil
  • 2 tbsp butter, room temperature
  • 5 tbsp water, cold
  • 3/4 tsp salt

Directions

  1. Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl.
  2. Add the Salute Santé! Grapeseed Oil and butter to the flour and salt.
  3. Beat with a mixer until particles are the size of small peas, about 30 seconds.
  4. Slowly add water, one tablespoon at a time, until particles are moistened. Use only enough water to make the pastry form a ball.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  6. Roll to 1/8-inch thickness between 2 waxed paper sheets.
  7. Place pastry on a pie plate or tart dish (makes two 8 or 9-inch single crusts or one 8 or 9-inch double crust.)
  8. Press firmly against bottom and sides and shape into tart dish.
  9. Trim and crimp edges. Two 8 or 9-inch single crusts or one 8 or 9-inch double crust.
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