Lous Famous Favorite Flaky Crust Recipes

LOU'S FAMOUS FAVORITE FLAKY CRUST RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix together the flour, semolina, yeast, and water until well combined, then let sit for about 25 minutes.
• Add the oil and butter, then knead the dough lightly.
• Form the dough into a ball and refrigerate overnight.
• Take the dough out of the fridge and roll out into a circle, then bake for 5 minutes at 450 degrees.
• To build your pizza, start with spreading the tomato sauce over the dough, leaving space around the edges.
• Layer on slices of mozzarella, followed by the tomato slices and basil.
• Bake for about 20 minutes.

BUTTER FLAKY PIE CRUST

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water, a tablespoon at a time, until mixture forms a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
• Roll dough out to fit a 9 inch pie plate. Place crust in pie plate. Press the dough evenly into the bottom and sides of the pie plate.

FLAKY PIE CRUST

Steps:

• Mix flour, salt and sugar.
• Using a processor, a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the salted butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles cornmeal. Add unsalted butter and shortening and cut them in until the lumps are the size of peas.
• If you have been using a processor, transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Sprinkle on the ice water a little at a time and toss with a fork until the mixture comes together in lumps and holds together when pressed. If necessary, add more ice water, sparingly. Avoid kneading the dough.
• Gather the dough into two balls, wrap each tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least four hours.