Olive Oil Pie Crust

Ingredients

• 2¾ cups all purpose flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg (room temperature)
• 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
• 6½ tablespoons olive oil (light or delicate)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
• 2-3 tablespoons water

Steps

1. 1

   In a food processor add the sugar, salt, oil, egg and yolk, pulse just to combine, add the flour, zest and baking powder pulse to combine, add 2-3 tablespoons of water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough starts to come together.

2. 2

   Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and gently knead to form a smooth compact dough that doesn't stick to your hands. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate one hour before using.