Easy Pie Crust Recipe

Easy Pie Crust Recipe

This homemade pie crust dough recipe yields a flaky tender crust with rich buttery flavor. This recipe uses only butter (NO SHORTENING) so it is all natural.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 lb COLD unsalted butter diced into 1/4" pieces)

    (2 sticks

  • 7 Tbsp ice water)

    (7 to 8 Tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Place flour, sugar and salt into the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times to combine.

  2. 2

    Add cold diced butter and pulse the mixture until coarse crumbs form with some pea-sized pieces then stop mixing. Mixture should remain dry and powdery. 

  3. 3

    Add 7 Tbsp ice water and pulse just until moist clumps or small balls form. Press a piece of dough between your finger tips and if the dough sticks together, you have added enough water. If not, add more water a teaspoon full at a time. Be careful not to add too much water or the dough will be sticky and difficult to roll out.

  4. 4

    Transfer dough to a clean work surface, and gather dough together into a ball (it should not be smooth and DO NOT knead the dough). Divide dough in half and flatten to form 2 disks. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour before using in recipes that call for pie crust.

Easy Pie Crust Recipe

Easy Pie Crust Recipe

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About this Recipe

Dreaming of a homemade pie with that perfect, flaky crust that just melts in your mouth? This easy pie crust recipe delivers exactly that, making baking from scratch a joy, not a chore. You're just 10 minutes of prep away from a truly stellar foundation for any pie.

What sets this easy pie crust recipe apart is its unwavering commitment to pure, rich flavor and superior texture: it uses only butter, with no shortening in sight. This means you get an all-natural, exceptionally flaky, and tender crust infused with incredible buttery goodness every single time. The cold unsalted butter, diced into small pieces, is key to developing those desirable layers and preventing a tough crust, ensuring a delightful mouthfeel with every bite.

Prepare for a truly satisfying baking experience where you'll create a dough that transforms into a wonderfully flaky and tender foundation for any pie. The rich, deeply buttery flavor is prominent, providing a delicious counterpoint to sweet fruit fillings or a robust base for savory creations like quiches. This dough handles beautifully, allowing you to roll it out with ease, ready for your favorite pie creation. You can anticipate a crust with delicate layers that break apart effortlessly, never tough or dry, giving you that quintessential homemade pie texture that is both tender and wonderfully crisp.

While this recipe shines in its simplicity, you can subtly adapt it. For a sweeter crust ideal for fruit pies, you might slightly increase the granulated sugar. Alternatively, for savory applications like quiches or pot pies, consider a touch more sea salt to enhance those flavors. The beauty of this butter-rich dough is its versatility for any pie filling you envision.

This versatile pie crust is perfect for any occasion, from holiday feasts to everyday dessert cravings. It provides the ideal foundation for classic apple pies, elegant tarts, or hearty savory pies, promising a homemade touch that truly elevates your baking.

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