Description
Learn how to make a flaky pie crust from scratch with this easy recipe. This all-butter crust is perfect for both sweet and savory pies and will take your homemade pies to the next level.
Ingredients
All-Purpose Flour:
2 ½ cups
Salt:
1 teaspoon
Unsalted Butter (cold and cubed):
1 cup (2 sticks)
Ice Water:
6 to 8 tablespoons
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and cut it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
- Chill the Dough: Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll Out the Dough: Roll the dough on a floured surface to desired thickness. Use in your recipe as needed.
Notes
- Keep the butter cold for a flakier crust.
- Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Recipe yields enough for a double crust pie or two single crusts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dough
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
