Description
A simple and flaky pie crust recipe perfect for all your favorite pies.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 6 tablespoons ice water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Chill your butter and, if desired, your flour for at least 10 minutes.
- Whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture has pea-sized pieces.
- Add the ice water one tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough holds when squeezed.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Transfer to a pie dish, gently press in place, and trim the edges.
- Dock the crust with a fork and chill for another 30 minutes.
- For blind baking, line with parchment, add pie weights, and bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes.
- Remove weights and continue baking until golden, about 10–15 minutes more.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar based on desired sweetness for your pie.
- Ensure all ingredients are cold for the best flaky texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 pie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20