Description
Learn how to make a perfect Flaky Pie Crust with this simple and foolproof recipe. This buttery, tender crust is ideal for both sweet and savory pies.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (cold and cut into small cubes)
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar. Add the cold cubed butter and cut it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly drizzle in the ice water and mix until the dough comes together.
- Chill the Dough: Divide the dough, shape into discs, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll Out the Dough: Allow the dough to soften slightly, then roll it out on a floured surface to fit your pie dish.
Notes
- Keep all ingredients cold for a flakier crust.
- Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: No-Bake (until used in a recipe)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of one crust
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
