Rochelle Van Der Merwe
Pie Dough Basics
Updated: Mar 17, 2021
Here is a basic video of how to make pie dough that includes cheddar cheese for an apple pie. But, you can also sub out the cheddar for another cheese for savory pies or for shortening for sweet pies. Here is the ingredient list:
Ingredients:
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 Tablespoons shortening, cold or 2 Tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons shredded cheese
1/4 to 1/3 cup ice water