Can you use butter instead of shortening to make pie crust?
totally! this is the recipe i always use and it turns out perfect you can choose to omit the sugar if you’re making a savory pie Pate Brisee (Short Crust Pastry): 2 1/2 cups (350 grams) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon (30 grams) granulated white sugar 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, chilled, and cut into 1 inch (2.54 cm) pieces 1/4 to 1/2 cup (60 – 120 ml) ice water Pate Brisee: In a food processor, place the flour, salt, and sugar and process until combined. Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal (about 15 seconds). Pour 1/4 cup (60 ml) water in a slow, steady stream, through the feed tube until the dough just holds together when pinched. If necessary, add more water. Do not process more than 30 seconds. Turn the dough onto your work surface and gather into a ball. Divide the dough in half, flattening each half into a disk, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about one hour before using. This will chill the butter and relax the gl
