Description
Discover the ultimate flaky pie crust recipe—easy, buttery, and perfectly golden. This versatile crust suits sweet and savory pies alike and is a breeze to prepare. A must-have for pie enthusiasts!
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar (optional for sweet pies)
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
6–8 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
- Cut in Butter: Blend cold butter into the dry mix using a pastry cutter or fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Water: Gradually mix in ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough just holds together.
- Form Dough: Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll Out: Roll each disc on a floured surface to fit your pie pan.
- Use or Store: Use immediately, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Keep butter cold for maximum flakiness.
For a sweet crust, add 1 tsp vanilla extract.
For a savory crust, incorporate dried herbs like rosemary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Baking
- Method: Hand-mixed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 160 kcal (per serving, based on 12 servings)
