Mirta's Crust
Mirta's Crust
This is a simple dough for making pies, tarts, and empanadas. It can be flaky if folded enough, and it tastes great.
The ratio is always the same, 4:1:0.5 of flour, boiling water, and oil.
2 cups all-purpose flour (if you use whole wheat, it won't be flaky, but it still works).
1/4 cup oil (any vegetable oil works, but I recommend sunflower).
1/2 cup boiling water.
Some cornstarch for rolling the dough.
Salt.
Combine the flour, oil, water, and salt. I use the paddle attachment in the standup mixer.
Form a dough.
Roll the dough using cornstarch (do not use flour).
Fold and roll the dough multiple times. The more you roll and fold it, the flakier it will be.
Use a metal pan for baking.