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Martha Stewarts Foolproof Pie Crust Recipe

Martha Stewarts Foolproof Pie Crust Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1 tbsp. piece., very cold
1/4-1/2 cup cold water

Directions:

Put the flour, salt and sugar into a food processor and pulse once or twice.
Add the butter and process until the mixture looks grainy.
Then slowly, while pulsing, add the water until you can form the dough by pressing it between your fingers.
Decant the loose dough onto a piece of plastic wrap.
Using the wrap, fold the loose dough towards the middle and press with the back of your hands to form dough.
Split into two pieces and wrap each and chill for at least 4 hours before using.
Dough can be made ahead for up to one week.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	346.85 Kcal (1452 kJ)
Calories from fat	210.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.37g	36%
Cholesterol	61.01mg	20%
Sodium	294.82mg	12%
Potassium	48.67mg	1%
Total Carbs	30g	10%
Sugars	0.31g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.17g	5%
Protein	4.19g	8%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	14mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	434.88 Kcal (1821 kJ)
Calories from fat	263.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.31g	36%
Cholesterol	76.49mg	20%
Sodium	369.64mg	12%
Potassium	61.03mg	1%
Total Carbs	37.61g	10%
Sugars	0.38g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.47g	5%
Protein	5.25g	8%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	9%
Iron	0.5mg	2%
Calcium	17.5mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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