SPELT PIE CRUST

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Makes 2 pie crusts. The secret to flaky crust is to mix the dough just enough to incorporate the ingredients then stop. Often I add a dash of vinegar in the ice water, it's a matter of personal preference.

Provided by Spud Nut

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups spelt flour (white or whole)
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold organic butter
1/3 cup cold organic shortening
5 -7 tablespoons ice cold water

Steps:

  • Sift together flour and salt.
  • Cut in butter and shortening with pastry knife until pieces are size of small peas.
  • Sprinkle in 1 tbsp water at a time. Gently mix. Repeat until all is moist and forms a ball.
  • For 2 pie crusts, cut ball in half - one for each pie crust.
  • On lightly floured surface, flatten ball with rolling pin and roll to desired thickness.
  • Transfer to pie tin or this dough also may be filled with meats/or fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.4, Fat 64.8, SaturatedFat 27.9, Cholesterol 81.3, Sodium 1381.2, Protein 0.3

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