Butter Pie Crust Recipe

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   Makes one 8- or possibly 9-inch crust

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   Combine sugar, flour and salt in bowl.

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   Add in butter and mix with pastry blender or possibly fingertips till mix resembles coarse meal.

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   Add in water.

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   Gather pastry into a ball and pat into flat round.

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   Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate1 hour.

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   On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry into a circle 1/8-inch thick and fit into a lightly greased pie pan.

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   Trim edges proportionately, then flute or possibly crimp decoratively.

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   Place in freezer at least 15 min while preheating oven to 425 F.

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    Line piecrust with greased waxed paper or possibly parchment and fill with dry beans (to weigh down crust).

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    Bake 15 min, till edges brown and crust is hard sufficient to support it.

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    Remove paper and beans.

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    Prick bottom of crust with a fork.

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    For a partially baked crust, bake 5 min longer, till lightly browned.

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    For a fully baked crust, bake 10 min longer, till completely browned.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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