For an extra tender crust, use leaf lard instead of shortening. Make sure all ingredients are as cold as possible. This prevents the shortening from melting and ensures a flaky crust. If the dough seems too dry, add ice water, one teaspoon at a time, until it comes together. When rolling out the dough, work on a lightly floured surface and roll from the center outwards, rotating the dough as you go. Avoid over-handling the dough.
Sweet Almond Flaky Pie Crust
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME20 mins
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SERVING16 People
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VIEWS22
Elevate your pie game with this exquisitely flaky and subtly sweet almond-infused crust. Its delicate texture and nuanced flavor will complement any filling, making ice cream an optional, rather than necessary, accompaniment. Prepare to be amazed!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate17 g
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Cholesterol12 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium211 mg
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Sugar4 g
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Fat17 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. (5 minutes)
02
Step
10 mins
Cut in the chilled shortening using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of shortening remaining. This is crucial for flakiness! (10 minutes)
03
Step
2 mins
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg, ice water, vanilla extract, and almond extract. (2 minutes)
04
Step
3 mins
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix! (3 minutes)
05
Step
5 mins
Divide the dough in half, gently pat each half into a disc, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. (5 minutes)
06
Step
4 hrs
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the gluten to relax and the shortening to firm up. This step is essential for a tender, flaky crust. (4+ hours)
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Victoria Altenwerth
Jun 7, 2025Great recipe! Mine came out perfectly after following your tips
Rowland Keebler
May 28, 2025I was skeptical about the almond extract, but it added such a nice touch. My apple pie was a huge hit!
Curt Hilpert
Apr 14, 2025This crust was seriously amazing! So flaky and the almond flavor was perfect.
Layla Beatty
Apr 14, 2025The overnight chilling made a big difference. The crust was so easy to roll out and didn't shrink at all.