Bread Machine Pie Crust Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 3 tablespoons cold water

Instructions:

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 0 minutes (using bread machine)

Total time: 10 minutes

Servings: Makes one 9-inch pie crust.

Method:

1. Add all-purpose flour and salt to the bread machine baking pan.
2. Add cold cubed unsalted butter to the pan.
3. Set the bread machine to the dough setting.
4. Start the bread machine and let it mix the ingredients until a crumbly texture is achieved.
5. With the bread machine still running, slowly add cold water to the mixture until the dough comes together and forms a ball.
6. Once the dough is formed, let the bread machine knead it for a couple of minutes to develop the gluten.
7. Remove the dough from the bread machine and transfer it to a lightly floured surface.
8. Roll out the dough to fit a 9-inch pie dish, leaving some extra for fluting the edges.
9. Place the rolled-out crust into the pie dish and press it gently against the sides.
10. To flute the edges, pinch the dough between your fingers at regular intervals.
11. Optionally, prick the bottom of the crust with a fork to prevent any air bubbles.

Nutritional Value:

Calories: 120

Total Fat: 8g

Sodium: 150mg

Carbohydrates: 10g

Protein: 1g

FAQ:

Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted? – While it is recommended to use unsalted butter for precise control over the saltiness of the crust, you can use salted butter if that’s what you have on hand. Just reduce the additional salt added to the recipe.

Can I freeze the pie crust? – Yes, you can freeze the pie crust for later use. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer bag. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using.

Can I use this crust for savory pies? – Absolutely! This crust works well for both sweet and savory pies. Just omit any sugar if using it for savory dishes.