Homemade Pie Crust
Indulge in the ultimate homemade pie crust that promises a flaky, buttery experience with every bite. Perfect for both sweet and savory fillings, this versatile crust is easy to make and will elevate your pies to new heights. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a golden masterpiece that brings warmth and comfort to any gathering. Let’s dive into the recipe and get baking!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Makes one pie crust suitable for an average pie dish (serves approximately 8). 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 tsp salt
- 6–8 tbsp iced water
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workstation: Gather your ingredients and tools—mixing bowl, pastry cutter or fork, rolling pin, and parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt until well blended.
- Add Cold Butter: Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Incorporate Iced Water: Gradually add iced water by the tablespoon until the dough holds together without overworking it.
- Chill Dough: Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thickness before transferring it to your pie dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of pie crust (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg