How to make it
- Steps to Make It
- Note: While there are multiple steps to this recipe, this pie is broken down into workable categories to help you better plan for preparation and cooking.
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- Prepare the Pie Pastry
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a food processor, combine the flours, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Pulse a few times to combine.
- Sprinkle the pieces of butter over the flour mixture, stir in lightly, then pulse about 6 times.
- Sprinkle the shortening pieces over the mixture, stir in lightly, then pulse about 6 to 7 more times.
- Sprinkle with half of the water.
- Pulse 5 times.
- Sprinkle with remaining water and pulse about 6 times, until dough begins to clump.
- Empty the large crumbs into a bowl.
- Pack and knead just 2 or 3 times to form a cohesive dough.
- Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Roll out on a floured surface to fit the pie pan.
- Fold over and fit into the pan, cutting off excess.
- Form a decorative edge around the plate.
- Before adding the filling, brush with a little of the beaten egg white, if desired.