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Pie Crust Dough

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 205kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Butter
  • 2/3 cup Cold water
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp Salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix the flour with 1 teaspoon salt and baking powder in a large bowl.
  • Cut the butter into small chunks and add to the bowl.
  • Add water and mix well until have a firm rough dough.
  • Press the dough into a circle and wrap in plastic and leave to rest for minimum 30 minutes in the fridge.
  • Take out dough from the fridge and form 2 balls.
  • Roll into a big circle.
  • Place in pan and flute the edges, spread your pie filling over it.
  • Roll out another sheet of pie dough and lay it on top of the pan, crimping the edges to seal.
  • Whisk the remaining egg white and brush over the top of the pie.
  • Bake around 35 to 45 minutes until golden and cooked through.