Miracle Baking Powder Pie Crust

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) salt
• 1 teaspoon (5g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/4 cup (60ml) ice water, plus more as needed

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30-35 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
2. Add the butter pieces to the dry ingredients and use a pastry blender or two forks to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and ice water.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing just until the dough comes together. Do not overwork the dough.
5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a 12-inch (30cm) circle.
8. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch (23cm) pie plate and trim the edges.
9. Bake the pie crust for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Let cool completely before filling.

Nutritional Information:

Per slice (1/8 pie):

• Calories: 220
• Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• Cholesterol: 45mg
• Sodium: 190mg
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Flaky and tender
• Buttery flavor
• Perfect for sweet or savory pies

User Comments:

• "This pie crust is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious."
• "I've tried many pie crust recipes, but this is the best one I've found."
• "This pie crust is so versatile. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it always turns out perfect."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If the dough becomes too sticky, add a little more flour.
• If the dough is too dry, add a little more water.
• Do not overwork the dough, as this will make it tough.
• Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help prevent the butter from melting and make the dough easier to work with.
• When rolling out the dough, use a light touch and roll in one direction only. This will help prevent the dough from tearing.
• If you do not have a pie plate, you can bake the pie crust on a baking sheet. Just make sure to trim the edges so that the crust does not hang over the sides of the sheet.