Flaky Pie Dough

7 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 3/4 cup solid vegetable shortening, cut into small pieces and chilled
  • 5 to 6 tablespoons ice water

Directions

  1. 1
    In a food processor, combine the flour, salt, lemon zest and cinnamon.
  2. 2
    Add the butter and shortening and pulse until the butter is the size of small peas.
  3. 3
    Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
  4. 4
    Add the ice water and stir with a fork until the dough comes together.
  5. 5
    Divide the dough in half and pat each piece into a 6-inch disk.
  6. 6
    Wrap the disks in plastic and refrigerate 1 of them for at least 1 hour before rolling out.
  7. 7
    Put the second disk of dough in a sturdy resealable plastic bag or wrap it again in foil and freeze for later use.
  8. 8
    Thaw the dough without unwrapping it.

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