Description
This Pie Crust recipe creates a buttery, flaky, and tender crust perfect for both sweet and savory pies. Passed down through generations, this homemade crust is easy to make and will elevate any pie, from fruit-filled desserts to comforting savory dishes. It’s the perfect base for all your pie creations!
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (for a single 9-inch pie crust)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar (optional for sweet pies)
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3–5 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut the butter into small cubes and refrigerate. Fill a small bowl with ice water.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar (if using).
- Cut in the Butter: Add cold butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or fork to combine until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- Add Ice Water: Slowly add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough begins to form.
- Form the Dough: Gather the dough into a ball, flatten slightly, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Roll the Dough: Roll out on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick and large enough for your pie dish.
- Transfer to Pie Dish: Carefully place the dough into your pie dish, pressing it into the bottom and sides. Trim excess dough, leaving a ½-inch overhang.
- Crimp and Chill: Crimp the edges using your fingers or a fork and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before baking.
Notes
- Extra Flaky Crust: Use half butter and half shortening for a flakier texture.
- Buttermilk Crust: Replace ice water with cold buttermilk for a tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Pie
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
