How 2 make the crust for banana split pie?

Making a Delicious Banana Split Pie Crust:

Here's a simple recipe for a classic pie crust, perfect for your banana split pie:

Ingredients:

* 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces

* 1/4 cup ice water

Instructions:

1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.

2. Cut in Butter: Add the chilled butter and use a pastry blender or two forks to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. You can also use your fingertips to work the butter into the flour, but be careful not to overwork it.

3. Add Water Gradually: Sprinkle ice water over the flour mixture, one tablespoon at a time, and gently toss with a fork until the dough just comes together. Don't overmix.

4. Form Dough: Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the gluten to relax and prevent a tough crust.

5. Roll Out Dough: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate.

6. Trim and Flute Edges: Trim the excess dough and crimp the edges to create a decorative finish.

7. Blind Bake: Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork and line it with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Fill with pie weights or dry beans. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and paper/foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes until golden brown.

Tips:

* Use very cold ingredients for a flakier crust.

* Don't overwork the dough; it will become tough.

* Let the dough chill for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.

* If the dough is too sticky, add a tablespoon or two of additional flour.

* For a more flavorful crust, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with almond flour or oat flour.

Enjoy your delicious banana split pie!