Rye Crust For Savory Pies And Pastry Adapted From Recipe 243072

RYE PIE CRUST

Steps:

• Combine the all purpose and rye flour with the salt, pepper and sugar. Whisk together to mix the ingredients evenly.
• Using your fingers, cut the shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse corn meal. Using your fingers, toss the butter into the flour mixture. Allow the slices of butter to break up into slightly smaller pieces into the flour. Work quickly so the butter doesn't get warm. Don't break the butter down completely. There should be some large flakes remaining.
• Pour the water onto the flour all at once and toss to combine. Knead the dough just until it comes together.
• Wrap the dough and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours before using.

PASTRY CRUST (PIE CRUST)

Steps:

• Add flour and salt to food processor work bowl fitted with multi-purpose blade. Pulse for 2 seconds to blend.
• Add shortening and butter. Pulse 3-4 times, about 2-3 seconds each time, until mixture is crumbly.
• Sprinkle 5 tablespoons ice-cold water over mixture and pulse 1-3 times, about 2-3 seconds each time, until mixture pulls away from sides of work bowl and starts to form a loose ball. If necessary you can add up to 1-2 more tablespoons of water a bit at a time, but don't let it get too wet.
• Remove from bowl and form into 2 balls.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a circle.
• Use crusts as directed in your recipe, for one double-crust pie, or two single-crust pies.

RYE PIE CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°. In small bowl, mix flour and salt. Using a fork, cut in shortening until mixture is the size of peas. Sprinkle with water, one tablespoon at a time. Blend lightly with fork until all flour is moistened. Roll out on a floured board. Carefully lift pastry into pie shell. Prick pastry several times on the bottom and sides with fork. Bake 10 to 12 minutes.