No Way! I Just Discovered The Secret To A Perfectly Flaky Pie Crust | How To Make Pie Crust At Home

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while cake flour is usually cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar can be less expensive.

cold water

Place flour in the freezer for 15 minutes before starting.

Gather all ingredients and utensils, including a tablespoon for measuring water.

Combine flour and sugar in a food processor (no salt if using salted butter).

Pulse to incorporate the ingredients.

Add half butter and half butter-flavored shortening to the mixture.

Pulse until it resembles fine crumbs.

With the processor running on low, add 3 to 5 tablespoons of cold water gradually until the mixture holds together when pressed.

Dump the mixture onto a floured surface and press it together with your hands (do not knead).

Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disc.

Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

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