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My grandma told me my pie crust was tough as shoe leather
She said it over Thanksgiving dinner in 2018, right in front of everyone. I was using ice water but my hands were too warm, melting the butter. Now I freeze the butter and grate it into the flour with a box grater. My crusts are flaky now, but I still think about that comment. Anyone have a good trick for keeping dough cold in a hot kitchen?
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james_ramirez1d ago
Honestly, I just stick the whole bowl in the freezer for a few minutes halfway through. It's a game changer for keeping the butter solid. Works every time for me.
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knight.xena1d ago
Actually, try chilling your tools too. I put my rolling pin and even the pie plate in the freezer for a bit before I start. A hot kitchen makes everything warm, so a cold surface helps a lot. It stops the dough from getting soft the second you touch it. That extra step made a big difference for me.
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