Miracle Baking Powder Pie Crust

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons cold water

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add the cold water and mix until the dough holds together.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 inch thickness.
5. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the edges and crimp as desired.
6. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.

Interesting Facts

• This pie crust can also be used in quiche or tart recipes.
• The baking powder in the crust helps to create a flaky texture.
• The crust can be pre-baked or used as a raw crust.