Deep-Dish Pate Brisee

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Use this classic dough for deep-dish pies and tarts.

Step 8 Libby's Famous Pumpkin Pie
Photo:

Rachel Marek

Yield:
1 9-inch double-crust deep-dish pie

This dough can be frozen, wrapped well in plastic, for up to one month. Defrost completely in the refrigerator before using.

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Ingredients

  • 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 1 ½ teaspoons sugar

  • 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup ice water

Directions

Step 2b libby's famous pumpkin pie

Rachel Marek

  1. In a food processor, pulse together flour, salt, and sugar to combine. Add butter, and process until mixture resembles coarse meal, about 10 seconds. With machine running, add 1/2 cup ice water in a slow, steady stream through the feed tube, just until dough holds together. Test dough by pinching a small amount; if it is still crumbly, add up to 1/4 cup more ice water, a little at a time. Do not process more than 30 seconds.

  2. Turn out dough onto a clean work surface, and divide into 3 equal pieces. Place each piece on plastic wrap, and flatten into a disk; wrap tightly. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before using.

Use this dough for these pie recipes (and more):

Originally appeared: Christmas Vol. 7 2004

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