| ILovetoBakePies.com CHEDDAR CHEESE PIE CRUST |
| This variation is wonderful for quiche or meat pies. Consider experimenting with different types of cheese. Makes Pastry for 1-crust pie. |
| Ingredients |
| 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter 2 ounces (1/2 cup) LAND O LAKES® Cheddar Cheese, shredded 3 tablespoons cold water |
| Step by Step |
| Preheat oven to 475°F ( 1) Combine flour and cheese in large bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 2) Stir in water with fork just until flour is moistened. 3) Shape into ball; flatten slightly. 4) Roll out ball of dough on lightly floured surface into 12-inch circle. 5) Fold into quarters. Place dough into 9-inch pie pan; unfold dough, pressing firmly against bottom and sides. Trim crust to 1/2 inch from edge of pan. Crimp or flute edge. Fill and bake according to pie recipe directions. 3. For baked unfilled pie shell, prepare dough as directed above. Prick crust all over with fork before baking. Bake at 475°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. |