What is Pie Crust?
Pie crust is used as the shell for sweet and savory pies. It is made by quickly blending cold butter into flour and adding a bit of ice water to make the dough stick together. Pie crust is a pale golden wheat color when cooked and has a texture that is tender and flaky, yet sturdy. The flavor is gentle and buttery. Pie crust is not eaten on it's own, but filled with with fruits, berries and any number of of ingredients, which is then baked.
Ingredients
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