Directions: |
Directions:Set out the butter at room temperature to soften just enough to mix. Beat the butter and sugar until blended into fluffy pieces. (do not over beat, or it will make the dough too soft). Add the egg, milk and vanilla extract and mix. Add the sifted flour and baking powder and beat on low, then medium. When the dough is smooth and combined, shape it into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap and freeze it for 25 minutes. When the dough has chilled, preheat the oven to 375º. Grease a 9-inch pie plate and trimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Unwrap the chilled dough and cut away about ¼ of it to set aside for the cookie topping. On a clean work surface dusted with powdered sugar or flour, use a rolling pin to roll out the 6 ounce of dough into an 11-inch circle about ½-inch thick. Transfer the dough into the pie plate by wrapping one half of the dough around the rolling pin and carrying the rolling pin with the dough over to the plate. Gently set the dough into the pie plate and use two fingers to flute the edges along the inside rim. Use a fork to poke tiny holes in the bottom of the crust and where it meets the sides of the pan. Freeze the crust for 10 minutes before baking. Bake the crust for 13 - 15 minutes, or until it is golden around the edges and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the crust cool on a wire rack. |