Pie crust
Description
The recipe won't take much time. A recipe for making a pie crust base for various pies. Can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Measure the required amount of flour by placing the bowl on the scales.
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Step 2
Cut the butter into cubes. It should be at room temperature; if it has just come out of the refrigerator, let it sit for 20 minutes at room temperature.
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Step 3
Add a pinch of salt to the flour.
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Step 4
Then, add the butter to the bowl.
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Step 5
Mix the butter and flour...
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Step 6
... until it reaches a sandy consistency.
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Step 7
Now add the egg...
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Step 8
... and water.
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Step 9
Mix the dough; you just need to combine all the ingredients and avoid overworking the dough.
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Step 10
Then, knead the dough by hand for 30 seconds.
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Step 11
Form flat dough patties and place them between two large sheets of plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Step 12
After 30 minutes, roll out the dough without removing the film.
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Step 13
When the dough sheet becomes slightly larger than your baking pan, remove one film.
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Step 14
Now flip the dough, place it onto the pan, then remove the other film.
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Step 15
Place the dough in the pan, stretching it slightly toward the corners.
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Step 16
Now, fold the excess dough over the edges of the pan.
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Step 17
And use a rolling pin to "trim" the excess.
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Step 18
With your hands, carefully press the edges together so that the dough slightly rises above the rim of the pan.
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Step 19
Prick the bottom of the dough with a fork and refrigerate for 20 minutes before using.