Short Pastry

Published November 13, 2001

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(20)
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Florence Fabricant

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Ingredients

Yield:2 9- or 10-inch pie crusts
  • 2 ¼ cups flour

  • ½ pound cold butter in pieces

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • ½ teaspoon salt

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Nutritional analysis per serving

114 grams carbs; 244 milligrams cholesterol; 1349 calories; 27 grams monosaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 57 grams saturated fat; 93 grams fat; 4 grams fiber; 597 milligrams sodium; 15 grams protein; 7 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place flour in bowl of electric mixer with paddle attachment. Add butter, and mix on low speed until butter is size of peas.

  2. Step 2

    Dissolve sugar and salt in scant ½ cup cold water. Sprinkle over flour mixture, and mix briefly at low speed until dough just comes together. Divide dough in two slightly unequal halves, and roll out for pie. Or form dough in flattened disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate until ready to use or overnight.

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Credits

Adapted from "The American Baker" by Jim Fobel (Simon & Schuster, 1987)

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