Smoked Baby Swiss Pie Crust |
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but I like to keep the recipes for my pie crusts in a separate file so I can use them with other fillings. the recipe is courtesy of Chefs Mary and Greg Sonnier, The Uptowner, Special Events and Catering, New Orleans, LA. Ingredients:
6 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening |
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter |
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1 cup (4 ounces) grated smoked baby swiss cheese |
7 tablespoons ice-cold water |
Directions:
1. For the crust, flatten the shortening into a disk on a piece of plastic wrap; wrap and freeze. Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes; wrap and freeze for 1/2 hour.
2. Place the flour, cayenne, salt, and sugar in a food processor and pulse 2 times for 1 to 2 seconds each time. Scatter the frozen butter cubes over the flour and pulse about 8 times. Break up the frozen shortening over the flour mixture and pulse 6 times. Add the cheese and pulse 3 times. Pour the cold water over the pastry mixture and pulse 6 to 8 times, just until the dough comes together.
3. Place the pastry on a floured surface, pressing to form a ball. Divide and shape the dough into 2 disks, one slightly larger than the other. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 3 days..
4. On a floured surface, roll out the larger disk to an 11-inch circle. Press into a 9-inch pie plate. Roll the other disk to a 9 1/2-inch circle. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust. Top with the smaller crust. Trim the edges and crimp.
5. brush top with a egg wash or with cream optional
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