Description
Learn how to make a flaky and buttery homemade pie crust that is perfect for both sweet and savory pies. This all-butter crust is easy to prepare and yields a delicious, tender result every time.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, very cold and cut into cubes
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar. Add the cold butter cubes and work them into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Drizzle in ice water, mixing gently until the dough comes together.
- Chill and Roll: Divide the dough, shape into discs, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Roll out the dough on a floured surface when ready to use.
Notes
- Avoid overworking the dough for a flakier texture.
- Wrapped dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of one crust
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
