Pies And Desserts; Kitchenaid Pie Pastry - KitchenAid K4SSWH - 4.5-qt. Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer Instructions And Recipes Manual

2 / cups
1
4
all-purpose flour
/ teaspoon salt
3
4
/ cup shortening,
1
2
well chilled
2 tablespoons butter
or margarine,
well chilled
5-6 tablespoons
cold water

KitchenAid Pie Pastry

Place flour and salt in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and
Flat Beater to mixer. Turn to Stir Speed and mix about
15 seconds. Cut shortening and butter into pieces
and add to flour mixture. Turn to Stir Speed and mix
30 to 45 seconds, or until shortening particles are size
of small peas.
Continuing on Stir Speed, add water, 1 tablespoon at a
time, mixing until all particles are moistened and dough
begins to hold together.
Divide dough in half. Pat each half into a smooth ball and
flatten slightly. Wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in refrigerator
15 minutes.
Roll one half of dough to
paper. Fold pastry into quarters. Ease into 8 or 9" pie plate
and unfold, pressing firmly against bottom and sides.
Continue with one of the procedures that follow.
For One-crust Pie:
Fold edge under. Crimp, as desired. Add desired pie
filling. Bake as directed.
For Two-crust Pie:
Trim pastry even with edge of pie plate. Using second half
of dough, roll out another pastry crust. Add desired pie
filling. Top with second pastry crust. Seal edge. Crimp, as
desired. Cut slits for steam to escape. Bake as directed.
For Baked Pastry Shell:
Fold edge under. Crimp, as desired. Prick sides and
bottom with fork. Bake at 450°F for 8 to 10 minutes, or
until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire rack and
fill.
Alternate Method for Baked Pastry Shell:
Fold edge under. Crimp, as desired. Line shell with foil. Fill
with pie weights or dried beans. Bake at 450°F for 10 to
12 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Remove
pie weights and foil. Cool completely on wire rack and fill.
Yield: 8 servings (two 8 or 9" crusts).
Per serving (one crust): About 134 cal, 2 g protein,
13 g carb, 8 g fat, 0 mg chol, 118 mg sodium.
Per serving (two crusts): About 267 cal, 4 g protein,
27 g carb, 16 g fat, 0 mg chol, 236 mg sodium.
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