Friday, September 11, 2009

Pie Dough

Chef Lavallee, Johnson & Wales, Denver campus






















12 Ounces All-Purpose Flour
3/4 Ounce Sugar
1/4 Ounce Salt
3 1/4 Ounces Unsalted Butter
2 3/4 Ounces Margarine
2 3/4 Ounces Shortening
4 Ounces Water, ice cold

Sift flour, sugar and salt together. Rub in the butter, shortening, and margarine until crumbs are the size of peas. Add water mix just until combined. Wrap with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Follow the recipe for the proper pie you are making or follow one of the directions below.

Par Bake: fill shell with beads or beans or invert or place another pan in top bake at 425 degrees for 8-10 Minutes.

Per Bake: fill shell with beads or beans or invert or place another pan in top bake at 425 degrees for 15 Minutes. then empty shell and bake for 5-10 more minutes for golden color.

**NOTE**
If using salted butter, omit salt.
If making a savory dish omit sugar.

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