How to Make Chicken Pot Pie
Combine the flour and salt., Cut in the butter and shortening., Add some ice water., Form the dough into a disc.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Combine the flour and salt.
Place the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and use a whisk to thoroughly combine them. -
Step 2: Cut in the butter and shortening.
Place the chilled butter cubes and shortening in the flour mixture.
Use a pastry cutter or two forks to work the butter and shortening into the flour until the dough resembles small lentils or peas.
If you have a food processor, you can make this step easier by placing the flour, salt, butter and shortening in the food processor and giving it a few pulses until the dough comes together as described above.
Don't overwork the dough, or the crust will come out too tough.
Leaving larger pieces of butter will result in a flaky crust. , Start with just a tablespoon of ice water.
Use a wooden spoon to quickly work it into the dough.
Pinch a bit of dough between your fingers.
If it holds together, it's ready for the next stage.
If it crumbles, add more ice water, mix it in, and test it again. , Turn the dough onto a floured cutting board or countertop.
Use your hands to form it into a flat disc.
Wrap the disc in plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator while you prepare the chicken pot pie filling. -
Step 3: Add some ice water.
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Step 4: Form the dough into a disc.
Detailed Guide
Place the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and use a whisk to thoroughly combine them.
Place the chilled butter cubes and shortening in the flour mixture.
Use a pastry cutter or two forks to work the butter and shortening into the flour until the dough resembles small lentils or peas.
If you have a food processor, you can make this step easier by placing the flour, salt, butter and shortening in the food processor and giving it a few pulses until the dough comes together as described above.
Don't overwork the dough, or the crust will come out too tough.
Leaving larger pieces of butter will result in a flaky crust. , Start with just a tablespoon of ice water.
Use a wooden spoon to quickly work it into the dough.
Pinch a bit of dough between your fingers.
If it holds together, it's ready for the next stage.
If it crumbles, add more ice water, mix it in, and test it again. , Turn the dough onto a floured cutting board or countertop.
Use your hands to form it into a flat disc.
Wrap the disc in plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator while you prepare the chicken pot pie filling.
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