Spelt Pie Crust
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.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2cups spelt flour (white or whole)
- 1teaspoon salt
- 1⁄3cup cold organic butter
- 1⁄3cup cold organic shortening
- 5 -7tablespoons ice cold water
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DIRECTIONS
- 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.
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