Jiffy Butter Pie Crust Recipes

BUTTER PIE CRUST

Steps:

• Pulse the butter, flour, and salt in a food processor until the mixture resembles coarse sand, with some small lumps of butter (no larger than pea-sized) remaining. This will probably take 15 to 20 (1-second) pulses.
• Feed one tablespoon of ice water at a time through the feed tube of the food processor, pulsing 4 to 5 times after each addition. Stop adding water when the mixture begins to form large clumps and pulls away from sides of the food processor bowl.
• Dump the mixture onto a work surface and push it together into a big lump using your hands. Evenly divide the dough in half. Quickly form the halves into two balls and flatten them into 4-inch disks. Place each disk in a plastic baggie or wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least an hour and up to 4 days. Remove the dough from the refrigerator 3 to 4 minutes ahead of time so that it just starts to soften and is easier to roll.
• Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin. Roll out the disk of dough from the center moving outward, turning it a quarter turn and repeating until the diameter of the whole crust is about 4 inches larger than the pie pan. If the edges of the crust start to split, pinch them together before continuing. Once the crust is rolled out, allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
• Carefully transfer the pie crust to the pie pan, flute the edges, and proceed with your pie recipe as directed. (To prebake your crust, see 'Notes' section below for directions. Further details can also be found in the post above the recipe card.)

JIFFY BUTTER PIE CRUST

Steps:

• In a large bowl,combine flour and salt.With pastry blender or two knives,cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.In small bowl,beat egg yolk with 3 tablespoons ice water;sprinkle mixture,1 tablespoon at a time,over flour mixture;toss with fork to blend lightly but evenly.Add up to 1 tablespoon water,if necessary,until dough begins to form a ball.Knead dough gently 2 or 3 times;flatten into disk shape.
• TO MAKE SINGLE CRUST:On lightly floured surface,roll out half dough to 11 to 12" circle(see note);fit into 9" pie plate;trim, leaving 1" overhang.Dampen underside of hangover with water; turn under;flute edges or make decorative edging as described below.Place in freezer 10 minutes.Note:Depending on depth of edge or type of edging used for crust,you may need up to full recipe dough.Any unused dough can be frozen,tightly wrapped, for up to 2 months.
• TO MAKE DOUBLE CRUST:Roll out dough as for single crust pie; fit into pie plate;trim.Roll out remaining dough to 11 to 12" circle;fit over top of pie;trim,leaving 1" overhang.Dampen edges of pastry with water;press together or turn under; flute edge .Cut vents for steam in center of top crust.
• PREBAKED PIE SHELL:Prepare jiffy Butter crust,recipe above, or one 10 or 11 ounce package piecrust mix according to package directions.Roll out half dough;fit into 9" pie plate; prepare single crust as directed.After fluting,place in freezer 10 minutes.Heat oven to 425 degrees.Line crust with foil;fill foil with dried beans or rice.Bake 6 minutes.Remove foil and beans;bake 8 to 10 minutes longer until pie shell is lightly browned.Cool completely on wire rack before filling.Makes one 9" pie shell.
• ROPE EDGE Fit and shape pastry crust as in Jiffy Butter Crust recipe; trim to leave 1 1/2" overhang.Dampen overhang with water; roll under to make high standing edge.Press right thumb into pastry edge at an angle;press and squeeze pastry between thumb and knuckle of forefinger.Repeat,keeping same angle to make ropelike edging.
• LEAF EDGE Fit and shape pastry crust as in Jiffy Butter Crust recipe, turning edge under.Press flat to rim of pie plate.With sharp paring knife,cut out 1" oval-shaped leaves from leftover pastry scraps.Lightly mark veins on leaves.Dampen rim of pastry crust with water;place leaves in slightly overlapping pattern around edge;press gently but firmly to adhere.
• SCALLOPED EDGE Fit and shape crust as in Jiffy Butter Crust recipe,turning edge under.Place forefinger of left hand inside crust edge.
• Using thumb and forefinger of right hand,pinch around left forefinger to make wide scallops.Repeat around border,making sure scallops are same size.
• BRAIDED EDGE Fit and shape pastry crust as in Jiffy Butter Crust recipe, turning edge under.Press edge flat to rim of pie plate.Roll leftover pastry into long thin rectangle;cut into long strips,1/4"wide.Weave strips into one long continuous braid to fit around rim of piecrust.Brush rim with water;set braid in place;press gently to adhere SUNBURST EDGE Fit and shape pastry crust as in Jiffy Butter Crust;trim edge exactly to fit pie plate rim.Cut pastry edge at 1/4" intervals, making each cut 3/4" long.Dampen cut edge with water;fold over each pastry section into triangle,pressing to seal.

EASY HOMEMADE PIE CRUST

Steps:

• Combine flour, salt, and butter in a food processor. Pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 10 1-second pulses.
• Stir water and vinegar in a small bowl.
• Pour half the ice water and vinegar mixture into the flour and butter mixture. Pulse to combine, about 3 (1-second) pulses. Pour in remaining ice water and vinegar mixture. Pulse until mixture just starts to come together, about 8 (1-second) pulses.
• Turn dough out onto a wooden surface, pat into round shape and divide in half. Form each half into a disc about 5 inches wide.
• Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until ready to use.

CLASSIC BUTTER PIE PASTRY

Steps:

• Combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed., Shape dough into a disk for a single-crust pie; for a double-crust pie, divide dough in 2 with 1 piece slightly larger than the other. Shape into 2 disks. Wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 disk of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. , For a single-crust pie: Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Fill or bake according to recipe directions., For a double-crust pie: Add filling to pie. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top. Bake according to recipe directions.

BUTTER FLAKY PIE CRUST

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water, a tablespoon at a time, until mixture forms a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
• Roll dough out to fit a 9 inch pie plate. Place crust in pie plate. Press the dough evenly into the bottom and sides of the pie plate.