Pie Crust Recipe

Pie Crust Recipe

2 servings
All you need are a few ingredients to make this buttery and flaky homemade Pie Crust. It's so easy to make from scratch, you won't buy one from the store again!

Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour)

    divided (360g

    3 c
  • granulated sugar
    1 tbsp
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • cold unsalted butter)

    cut into cubes (227g

    1 c
  • ice water)

    (60-90ml

    4 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    In the work bowl of a food processor, combine 1½ cups (180g) of flour, sugar, and salt. Pulse a few times to combine.

  2. 2

    Add half of the butter. Process until very crumbly and starting to ball up, about 30 seconds. Scatter in the remaining butter and the remaining 1½ cups of flour. Pulse 2 times just to distribute.

  3. 3

    Drizzle 4 tablespoons (60ml) of ice water over the mixture. Pulse a few times. Add additional water, a tablespoon at a time, as needed, and pulse once or twice after each addition. The mixture should easily stick together when squeezed, but not feel wet or dry.

  4. 4

    Transfer the dough onto the counter and form into a ball. Cut the ball in half and press each half into a disc. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days. The disks can also be frozen for a few months and thawed in the fridge overnight before using.

Pie Crust Recipe

Pie Crust Recipe

70 min2 servings1519 cal

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About this Recipe

Tired of store-bought pie crusts that fall flat? Discover how simple it is to create a truly buttery, flaky homemade pie crust from scratch – a game-changer for all your baking! This easy Pie Crust recipe will make you wonder why you ever bought a pre-made crust from the store.

This recipe proves that a perfect pie crust doesn't need a laundry list of ingredients or complex techniques. With just all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, cold unsalted butter, and ice water, you're on your way to an incredibly tender and rich foundation for any pie. It emphasizes the quality of simple ingredients to achieve superior texture and flavor.

Prepare for a pie crust that's truly golden and melt-in-your-mouth. Each bite offers a delicate crispness, followed by a tender, buttery richness that elevates any pie filling you choose. While the full preparation takes about an hour and ten minutes, much of that is chilling time, making the active work surprisingly manageable for even novice bakers. The result is a satisfying, flaky base that holds up beautifully to both sweet and savory fillings.

While this recipe champions classic unsalted butter for its rich flavor, you could experiment with a mix of butter and shortening for extra flakiness, or add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom to the dry ingredients for a subtly spiced crust perfect for apple or pumpkin pies. For a truly savory crust, omit the sugar and add a touch more salt or dried herbs like thyme or rosemary.

This versatile pie crust is the ideal base for sweet or savory pies, from fruit tarts to quiches. Its impressive texture and flavor will make any homemade pie feel like a special occasion, ready to impress family and friends alike.

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