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Sourdough Discard Pie Crust

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 pie crust
Sourdough discard pie crust made with frozen butter for flaky layers and rich flavor. An easy sourdough discard recipe perfect for sweet or savory pies.
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Ingredients

  • 160 g All Purpose Flour
  • 3 g Salt
  • 15 g Sugar
  • 95 g Sourdough Starter (active or discard)
  • 1 stick Frozen Butter
  • 2-4 tbsp Ice Water

Instructions

  1. Add dry ingredients and starter to a bowl.
  2. Grate your frozen butter into the bowl.
  3. Using a fork, gently begin to combine. After a gentle mix, pour the mixture onto a work surface.
  4. Continue cutting the mixture together with a bench scraper. Then, use your hands to form the dough into a thin disc. The KEY to a good pie crust is to NOT over-mix. You still want to see the flecks of butter throughout! If you over-combine the butter, it will be tough to eat. You can add ice cold water, 1 tbsp at a time, if the dough is too dry, but try to refrain from adding extra moisture. I promise the dough will come together!
  5. Wrap the thin disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour before use.
  6. Bake the crust according to your pie recipe, typically at 400ºF
Course: Staples
Cuisine: American
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