Temperature

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Published 2008

Pie dough should be kept cool, about 60°F(15°C), during mixing and makeup, for two reasons.

Shortening has the best consistency when cool. If it is warm, it blends too quickly with the flour. If it is very cold, it is too firm to be easily worked.
Gluten develops more slowly at cool temperatures than at warm temperatures.

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